Linen Service Specialist

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a healthcare provider? If so, our client is hiring a Linen Service Specialist.

Position Type:

• Contract
• On-Site 
• Days off and start times are subject to change based upon the business.
• Shift: The days off at this time will be Tuesday and Saturday. 
• The start time at Winter Garden would be 8:00am and the start time at Minneola would be 5:30am. 
• Need to have reliable transportation and be available any days/times.

Required:

• Ability to read, write, communicate and understand instructions given in English.
• Count quickly and accurately.
• Basic computer skills.
• Dependability.   

Responsibilities:

• Restocks, inspects, and transports clean linen carts throughout hospital facilities on a daily basis.
• Collects soiled linen from specific soiled linen storage areas and places them in the designated location in preparation for shipment to the laundry as per schedule.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures including proper appearance set by hospital and the laundry department.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Principal duties and job responsibilities:

• Demonstrates, through behavior, Hospital's core values of integrity, compassion, balance, excellence, stewardship, and teamwork.
• Restocks all linen carts on assigned route and within the assigned time frame, using only approved linen distribution equipment and accurately counting linen items and entering all data into linen management software as required. Assesses areas of assignment and makes suggestions for improvement.
• Removes all foreign items and linen from carts that are in unacceptable condition, such as torn, unfolded, or soiled.
• Checks for and changes reject linen bags and ensures that an adequate supply of soiled linen bag boxes are always available in each linen cart. Straightens remaining linen in preparation for restocking.
• Patrols work area: picks up strings and dropped linen placing it in proper containers. Delivers empty linen carts to designated areas.
• Reports to supervisor any linen shortage and/or issues as requested or pointed by clinical staff or hospital management.
• Collects and handles soiled linen bags and delivers them to designated areas in a timely and professional manner when assigned.
• Maneuvers large bins and/or linen carts in a safe and professional manner.
• Adjusts to staff shortages and covers other assigned areas and/or campuses while maintaining high standards set by department team members and Hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.   

Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you’d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Bharat at (862) 658-6248 to learn more.

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