Linen Services Assistant

Ascension Health Alliance; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Health Alliance is seeking a Laundry Associate to join their team at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. The role involves collecting, washing, and distributing linens while adhering to infection control guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably some experience in laundry services or a hospital environment.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Previous experience in laundry, linens, or environmental services preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and sort soiled linens and apparel for assigned areas.
• Stock and distribute clean linens and apparel.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, working condition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow infection control guidelines

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Details

• Department: Laundry
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11:30am-8:00pm; Every-Other Saturday and Sunday; Every-Other Holiday
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Salary: $19.11 - $25.85 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Collect wash and/or distribute clean linens and apparel for assigned clinical areas.

• Collect and sort soiled linens and apparel for assigned areas.
• Stock and distribute clean linens and apparel, adhering to infection control guidelines.
• Perform daily inventory to ensure clean linens and apparel are accurately stocked and distributed.
• Identify items for repair or replacement and notify management.
• Wash, dries or fold laundered linens and apparel, Identifying items for repair or replacement and notify management.
• Operate all laundry equipment according to operating instructions and departmental policies.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, working condition.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

• Previous experience in laundry, linens, or environmental services
• Previous experience in a hospital setting

Why Join Our Team

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.