Laundry Assistant - Full-time Days - SF Center

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Laundry Assistant performs day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a healthcare organization. The role works independently or as part of a team and uses appropriate equipment, methods, and techniques to handle laundry safely, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature controls. Depending on the location, the assistant follows local processes and policies to handle contaminated laundry according to infection-prevention guidelines and healthcare industrial laundry standards. Duties may include collecting and sorting laundry; handling, storing, and distributing clean laundry; collecting dirty linens and personal clothing from wards, rooms, and medical offices; washing, drying, folding, sorting, and labeling items; and storing and securing laundry supplies and equipment. Required protective equipment must be used as directed. The role involves standing for most of the shift, physical activity, and possible exposure to noise from operating equipment. Work hours can vary according to patient needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. This full-time position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a stated shift of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Ability to lift and/or move 30–50 pounds and push or pull up to 500 pounds on flat surfaces or ramps.
Ability to remain on one's feet for the majority of the shift and perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to use a computer.
Depending on location, a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean environment in a healthcare organization through day-to-day laundry tasks.
Handle laundry safely using appropriate equipment and methods, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature controls.
Follow infection-prevention guidelines and healthcare laundry standards when handling contaminated laundry.
Collect and sort laundry and handle, store, and distribute clean laundry according to local processes and policies.
Collect dirty linens and personal clothing from wards, rooms, and medical offices, and distribute clean and disinfected linens.
Depending on location, wash, dry, fold, and sort linens and clothing, and complete required labeling.
Depending on location, store and secure laundry supplies and equipment.
Use or wear required personal protective equipment.