Support Aide

Job Title: Support Aide

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Laundry

Req #: 0000248962

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.26 - $18.26 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Linen handler is responsible for preparing linen carts and distributing linens and garments in accordance with the facility procedures. This role includes all record keeping for individual units and departments. Loads and unloads bulk carts, disposable pillows, supplies and uniforms. Checks laundry orders and reports all shortages. Cuts excess linen when necessary. Communicates all necessary changes to the linen company daily. Responds to all phone requests and monitors hospital census to ensure the appropriate flow of linen is sufficient. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to speak, write, read and understand the English language required
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs
• Annual Hospital Mandatory Education Requirements

Preferred:

• Experienced in environmental service work

Scheduling requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full-Time
• Every other weekend

Essential Functions:

• Maintains Inventory Control of Linen, including ordering bulk linen and pillows
• Maintains an account of all uniforms and lab coats
• Assembles linen, loading and unloading bulk delivery carts
• Replenishes Linen carts daily according to PAR/unit census
• Transports linen to all patient care units and ancillary departments in a timely manner
• Stores and procures laundry hampers and pillows for all departments
• Ensures adequate supply of specialty gowns for SDS, Radiology and Patient care areas
• Completes weekly linen total sheets. Returns excess bulk linen for credit. Reports linen shortage to CS Manager and contacts Linen company for necessary changes
• Retrieves and cleans soiled equipment as needed
• Handles telephone requests with accuracy and delivers in a timely manner
• Maintains communication with all departments and updates delivery status when necessary
• Returns all damaged linen products for repair and exchange. Returns all empty linen carts to Cart Return Room
• Maintains the cleanliness of the linen room and all storage areas
• Restocks supplies, keys orders and keys charges as needed

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.