Linen Worker (BCH Needham)

VPNE; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

VPNE is seeking a Linen Worker to support BCH Needham’s linen services in Needham, MA. You will transport, stock, and count linens across the hospital and maintain clean, organized linen areas while following safety protocols.

This entry-level role requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk long periods, and proficient English communication with staff. Training will cover safety practices and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English, both verbally and written.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Must follow safety protocols and wear PPE as required.
• Willing to undergo criminal background check and pass site security screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport filled bins of clean linens.
• Record and monitor linen inventory on carts, shelves and closets.
• Load, move, and organize linens; maintain cleanliness of linen room.
• Transport linen carts to designated locations throughout the hospital.
• Communicate with hospital staff and respond to requests for additional linens.
• Receive daily delivery of bulk linen and manage returns to laundry.
• Promote safety practices and report incidents per policy.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Lift 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Walk hospital corridors

Safety awareness

Background check

Job description

BCH Needham, 360 1st Ave, Needham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Transport filled bins of clean linens

Be cognizant of inventory for linen items on linen exchange carts, stationary linen carts, shelves, and closets.

Record the quantities of linen items.

Load linen items in the cart, shelf , or closet, and ensure the cleanliness of the linen room.

Transport filled linen carts to designated distribution locations throughout the Hospital.

Communicates with hospital staff

Collect soiled linen from the laundry chute for return to the laundry.

Receive daily delivery of bulk linen.

Promote and act on safety practices yourself, the patients, and your co-workers.

Reporting of all incidents following company policies

Any other duties assigned explicitly by a supervisor or manager

A linen worker must follow safety protocols and guidelines, including using protective equipment such as gloves and masks, handling chemicals properly, and ensuring the safe usage of laundry equipment for its intended purpose.

A linen worker may fulfill customer requests for additional linens, towels, or other fabrics. They must also be able to address any concerns or complaints related to laundry services.

Years of Experience: Entry Level

Language Skills: Proficient in English, both verbally and written

Be able to walk throughout the Hospital.

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Ability to stand for a long time, stooping and bending at the waist

Lift linens and supplies that weigh up to 50 lb. to a height of 5 feet.

Push and pull wheeled linen bins and carts weighing more than 600 pounds .

Counting and using simple arithmetic

Be willing to encounter infectious medical waste (i.e., feces, vomit, blood) while wearing appropriate protective equipment.

Be at least 18 years of age.

Be able and willing to smile during every customer interaction.

Maintain uniform standards while around the account.

Be able to pass a criminal background check.

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VPNE is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

BCH Needham, 360 1st Ave, Needham, Massachusetts, United States of America