Linen Aide ll

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking,sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Environmental Services duties: Researches the environmental effects of activities to develop methods of controlling or minimizing factors contributing to environmental damage and/or improve the effectiveness of restorative activities. A technical role thataccomplishes work through a specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, apprenticeship (craft, skilled and semi-skilled), and experience.   An experienced level role that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requires vocational or technical education.  Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. 

Job Overview 

This position ensurestimely, efficientlinensupply supporting patient needs and the patient experience.Services may include butnot limited to delivery and pick-up of General Service supplies throughout the hospital campus. Alsorequirescontinuous flexibility and back up functions toassist with responding to variationsinpatient volume and continually maximize efficient delivery and use of resources.   

Job Description 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1.High school or equivalent 

Duties and Responsibilities: Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned. 

1.Ensures linen is flowing to patient areas. This includes receiving linen from vendor, distribution and restocking of clean linen via linen carts, picking up soiled/dirty linen carts and emptying linen chutes. 

2. Completes assigned rounds for pick-ups and par levels oflinen.  

3.Ensuresall areas are clean clear and stocked neatly with their daily supply. 

4. Assists inwork flow efficiency bydocumentingall activities in department database. 

5.Conducts inventory of stocked and stored items that is area specific. 

6.Maintains collaborative team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working group’s achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment. 

Physical Requirements:  

1.Work is in a hospital setting. 

2.Physical ability to stand, walk and bend the majority of the shift. 

3.Physical ability to lift medium weight (60 lbs.) and push 300lbs. on wheels (40% of the shift). 

4.Occasional stress and pressure caused by multiple simultaneous demands. 

5.Occasional exposure to infectious disease and sharps. 

6.Occasional requests to change work areas to cover another priority area to meet patient needs. 

7.Occasional contact with patients, families, visitors,nurses and other department staff. 

8.Use protective attire when working with soiled linen and potentially unclean patient equipment hazardous materials. 

Skills & Abilities: 

1.Ability to read and write in English. Ability to understand both written and verbalinstruction, andprovide follow through on instructions. 

2.Computer and keyboard skills arerequired for basic data entry. 

3.Knowledge of computer systems and software with an ability to learn andretain new applications. 

4.Familiarity with a wide variety of medical equipment/supplies and their intended uses. 

5. SufficientCommunication and interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships and interaction with patients, families,staff and vendors. 

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

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