Laundry Assistant - PT Days - Weekend

Sanford Health•Inver Grove Heights, MN

4d•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. GSS-Inver Grove Heights is a 46-room facility offering long-term care/skilled nursing care as well as post-acute rehabilitation services. This is a part-time, weekend opportunity with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
Ability to use computer.
Prior cleaning experience is helpful.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
Emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
Provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff.
Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines.
Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate.
Use of technology applications depending on location and availability of programs.
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.
Lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
Be on 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/resident needs, which may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.