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Linen Svcs-Linen Worker

VPNE, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Position Summary The Linen Worker acts as a laundry attendant, ensuring that linens, towels, and other fabrics are cleaned, sanitized, and ready for use.

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

Communicate 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 for yourself, the patients, and your co‑workers

Report 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, and 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

Requirements

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

VPNEhealth

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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