Laundry Worker

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Transport/Laundry Supervisor, performs a variety of duties relative to the processing of laundered items through the hospital’s laundry. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the daily activities and operations of the laundry department. Operates washer and dryer according to established department procedure. Performs laundry related duties to include:

• Pick up of soiled linen and delivery of clean linen to all units and clinical areas
• Folds linen and operates the Scrub-Avail System
• Stocks fresh linen on all linen carts
• Picks up and delivers linen carts to departments
• Organizes all clean linens inside and outside laundry department daily
• Maintains and monitors par levels of linen for the hospital
• Maintains the cleanliness of the laundry areas
• Other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• High School graduate or equivalent level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Read, write legibly, and speak English

EXPERIENCE

May require up to two months to become proficient in routines performed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physician office, and/or ancillary healthcare enterprise. Any potential workplace hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including the use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Physical ability to perform required tasks and ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Pay Range

$18.00-$25.82

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

3pm-11:30pm rotating weekends and holidays

Work Shift

Evening

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.