Linen Services Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional service in a supportive environment. As part of the Environmental Services team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards that ensure the well-being of patients and staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying various benefits, including paid time off and wellness plans. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and eager to grow your career in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or 1 year of relevant experience.
• Professional licensure may substitute for education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, wash, and distribute clean linens and apparel for clinical areas.
• Perform daily inventory and maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Identify items for repair or replacement and notify management.

Skills

Laundry experience

Housekeeping experience

Environmental services experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Professional licensure/certification

Job description

Details

+ Department: Environmental Services

+ Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm; Every-Other Weekend (Saturday-Sunday) 6:00am-2:30pm

+ Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

+ Location: Baltimore, MD

+ Salary: $15.00 - $21.80 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

1. Collect wash and/or distribute clean linens and apparel for assigned clinical areas.
2. Collect and sort soiled linens and apparel for assigned areas.
3. Stock and distribute clean linens and apparel, adhering to infection control guidelines.
4. Perform daily inventory to ensure clean linens and apparel are accurately stocked and distributed.
5. Identify items for repair or replacement and notify management.
6. Wash, dry or fold laundered linens and apparel.
7. Operate all laundry equipment according to operating instructions and departmental policies.
8. Maintain work area and equipment in clean, working condition.

Requirements

Education:

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

Additional Preferences

1. Laundry, Housekeeping, or Environmental experience

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) 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 (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

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.