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Denver Health Laundry Worker in Denver, Colorado
We are recruiting for a motivated Laundry Worker to join our team!
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DepartmentLaundry and Linen
Job Summary
Under close supervision, washes, dries presses and packs laundry for the hospital. Sorts linen and uniforms and determines whether each piece goes in the tumbler or ironer. Marks clean laundry as necessary for return to various hospital departments.
Essential Functions:
Sorts linen and uniforms and determines whether each piece goes into the tumbler or ironer. (20%) Folds garment or feeds through sheet folder and stores in appropriate storage area. (20%) Ensures each department receives the appropriate linens. (10%) Observes operation of machines and reports minor adjustments or malfunctioning to supervisor. (10%) Marks new linen and clothes as assigned. (10%) Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. (10%) Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (10%) Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient's care. (10%) Education:
No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required Work Experience:
less than 1 year No previous work-related experience Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of clothing cleaning needs Knowledge of laundry room equipment Excellent organizational skills Ability to wash, dry and pack laundry Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time Ability to use judgement to determine cleaning needs
Shift
Work TypeRegular
Salary$20.00 - $27.00 / hr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
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