Supervisor, Laundry

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Supervisor, Laundry to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Laundry and Linen Job Summary Under minimal supervision, the Laundry Supervisor, oversees and coordinates teams who operate industrial laundry equipment and work in the operation of an institutional laundry. Assures that the hospital laundry produces and distributes a clean, sanitary product in compliance with infection control guidelines. Trains and evaluates laundry staff. Essential Functions: Manages and coordinates the activities of employees assigned to the area; determines work procedures and expedites workflow; assigns and reviews work in various areas for compliance and accuracy; inspects or rejects work in progress, and prepares necessary and required reports to management. (30%) Performs as the lead worker in all areas of the laundry. Incidental to other duties, assists or works in any area of laundry requiring assistance. Coaches and trains employees. Operates laundry equipment and performs minor repairs. (30%) Ensures timely delivery of hospital linen, pick up soiled linens and checks the conditions of linens for worn spots or tears. Assures that laundry from areas requiring specialized washing and decontamination methods is properly handled. (20%) Assists with staff scheduling, ordering and inventory and record keeping and report preparation. Ensures cleanliness of the entire laundry area. (20%) Education: No High School Diploma and/or No GED Work Experience: 1-3 years Required Licenses: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of laundry room equipment Excellent customer service skills. Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $23.52 - $32.93 / 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. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Requirements

No High School Diploma and/or No GED
1-3 years Work Experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of laundry room equipment
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates the activities of employees assigned to the area; determines work procedures and expedites workflow; assigns and reviews work in various areas for compliance and accuracy; inspects or rejects work in progress, and prepares necessary and required reports to management.
Performs as the lead worker in all areas of the laundry. Incidental to other duties, assists or works in any area of laundry requiring assistance. Coaches and trains employees. Operates laundry equipment and performs minor repairs.
Ensures timely delivery of hospital linen, pick up soiled linens and checks the conditions of linens for worn spots or tears. Assures that laundry from areas requiring specialized washing and decontamination methods is properly handled.
Assists with staff scheduling, ordering and inventory and record keeping and report preparation. Ensures cleanliness of the entire laundry area.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year
Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%
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