Laundry Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time
Sanford Health
Summary
Perform day to day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization. Work independently or work in a team environment ensuring that use of equipment, methods, and techniques to handle laundry safely and appropriately such as sorting, washing, any chemical application, or water temperature.
Job description
Summary
Perform day to day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization. Work independently or work in a team environment ensuring that use of equipment, methods, and techniques to handle laundry safely and appropriately such as sorting, washing, any chemical application, or water temperature.
Job Description
Depending upon the location, complete assigned tasks based on that location's standard processes and policies. Follow infection prevention guidelines to handling contaminated laundry according to organizational and healthcare industrial laundry standards. Participate in laundry collection and sorting, as well as the handling, storage and distribution of clean laundry properly based on that location's standard processes and policies.
Collect dirty linens (including but not limited to gowns, sheets, towels, blankets, and personal clothing) from wards, rooms, and medical offices; distribute clean and disinfected linens. Complete tasks such as washing, drying, folding linens, sorting and folding clothing, and completing the proper labeling process. Store and secure laundry supplies and equipment.
All proper protective equipment (PPE) is to be used or worn as outlined in that location's standard processes and policies. Physical activities include considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 30-50lbs and push/pull up to 500lbs on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.
Work hours will vary depending on patient needs. May include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to use a computer, prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting, knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning is helpful. Depending on location, must have a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to use a computer
- Prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting helpful
- Knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning helpful
- Depending on location, must have a valid driver's license and good driving record
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 30-50lbs
- Ability to push/pull up to 500lbs on flat surfaces or up and down ramps
- Ability to be on feet for majority of shift
Benefits
- Night shift differentials
- Weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Daily access to earnings
- Robust benefits package
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.