Laundry Assistant - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

1d•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. The Good Samaritan Society – Mandan Sunset is a 128-bed facility offering long-term care, skilled nursing services, in-house dialysis, post-acute care, and restorative therapy. Nearly all residents enjoy private rooms and bathrooms, providing added comfort and privacy. As a faith-based, nonprofit organization, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and welcoming environment. At Mandan Sunset, you will be part of a dedicated and diverse care team that values compassion, respect, and meaningful connections with residents, clients, and colleagues alike. This role performs 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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Complete assigned tasks based on that locations 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 locations 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; distributes clean and disinfected linens.
Complete washing, drying, folding linens, sort and fold clothing, and complete the proper labeling process for the designated health care organization.
Store and secure laundry supplies and equipment of a healthcare organization.
Use or wear all proper protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in that locations standard processes and policies.