Linen Service Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Linen Service Worker at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. Under the supervision of the Laundry Department Supervisor or Manager, you will collect soiled linens from Nursing Units and other departments, and prepare carts to full capacity.

The role is per diem, evening shift, with pay range listed as $19.89–$20.94 per hour; compensation depends on education, skills, and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to take direction.
• Must have the ability to perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Possess basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Collection of all soiled linen from all the Nursing Units and other Ancillary departments, including Continuing Care. Fill in the carts to 100% capacity.
• Deliver linen exchange carts to all Nursing Units. Distribute lines to all other Nursing units and Ancillary Departments
• Ensure soiled linen in laundry bags went through the Chute Room properly
• Maintain the bulk linen items line together. Put away the linen items in the cabinets
• Keep the Linen Department clean and in order
• Line all the empty carts together against the wall
• Replenish and ensure exchange carts are filled with the appropriate Par levels
• Return empty carts to the linen department for restocking

Skills

Strong direction following

Physical tasks

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Linen Service Worker

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Laundry

Req #: 0000263742

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $19.89 - $20.94 per hour

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Laundry Department Supervisor or Manager, the Linen Service Worker collects all soiled linens from all the Nursing Units and other Ancillary departments, including Continuing Care.

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Required Qualifications

• Strong ability to take direction


• Must have the ability to perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, and lifting


• Possess basic math skills

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Scheduling Requirements

• Status: Per Diem (Scheduled to work based on the needs of the department)


• Shift: Evening


• Time: (3:00p.m. - 11:00p.m)


• Must work some weekends and holidays

Essential Functions

• Collection of all soiled linen from all the Nursing Units and other Ancillary departments, including Continuing Care. Fill in the carts to 100% capacity


• Deliver linen exchange carts to all Nursing Units. Distribute lines to all other Nursing units and Ancillary Departments


• Ensure soiled linen in laundry bags went through the Chute Room properly


• Maintain the bulk linen items line together. Put away the linen items in the cabinets


• Keep the Linen Department clean and in order


• Line all the empty carts together against the wall


• Replenish and ensure exchange carts are filled with the appropriate Par levels


• Return empty carts to the linen department for restocking

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer