Laundry Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time

Sanford Health • New Hope, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This position is part of the Long Term Care services. The Laundry Assistant performs day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a healthcare organization. This role involves working independently or as part of a team, ensuring safe and appropriate handling of laundry using specific equipment, methods, and techniques. Tasks include sorting, washing, chemical application, and managing water temperatures. The role requires adherence to infection prevention guidelines for handling contaminated laundry according to organizational and healthcare industrial laundry standards. Responsibilities also include laundry collection, sorting, handling, storage, and distribution of clean laundry. Depending on the location, this may involve collecting dirty linens (gowns, sheets, towels, blankets, personal clothing) from various areas and distributing clean linens. Specific tasks can include washing, drying, folding linens, sorting and folding clothing, and proper labeling. The position also involves storing and securing laundry supplies and equipment. Use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory. Physical activities include significant use of arms and legs, moving the whole body, and tasks like climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. The role requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 30-50lbs and push/pull up to 500lbs on flat surfaces or ramps. The individual will be on their feet for the majority of their shift and may be exposed to noise from equipment. Work hours may vary depending on patient needs and could include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting is helpful.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization.
• Work independently or 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.
• 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.
• Collect dirty linens (including but not limited to gowns, sheets, towels, blankets, and personal clothing) from wards, rooms, and medical offices; distributes clean and disinfected linens.
• Complete washing, drying, folding linens, sort and fold clothing, and complete the proper labeling process.
• Store and secure laundry supplies and equipment.
• Use all proper protective equipment (PPE) as outlined.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED