Laundry Assistant - Full-time Days - SF Center

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Assistant performs day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization. The role may be performed independently or as part of a team, using equipment, methods, and techniques to handle laundry safely and appropriately, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature controls. Duties vary by location and follow local processes and policies. The assistant follows infection-prevention guidelines when handling contaminated laundry and participates in collecting, sorting, handling, storing, and distributing laundry. Depending on the location, tasks may include collecting soiled linens and personal clothing from wards, rooms, and medical offices; distributing clean, disinfected linens; washing, drying, folding, sorting, and labeling laundry; and securing laundry supplies and equipment. Proper protective equipment must be used as required by local policies. The position is based at the Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center, an 88-bed facility providing post-acute rehabilitation and long-term/skilled care. The posted shift is 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and required every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Work hours may vary with patient needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to use a computer.
Prior cleaning experience in a health care setting is helpful.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in cleaning is helpful.
Depending on location, a valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior cleaning experience in a health care setting.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in cleaning.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day laundry tasks to maintain a clean health care environment.
Handle laundry safely using appropriate equipment, methods, and techniques, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature controls.
Follow infection-prevention guidelines and health care industrial laundry standards when handling contaminated laundry.
Collect and sort laundry and handle, store, and distribute clean laundry according to local processes and policies.
Depending on location, collect soiled linens and personal clothing from wards, rooms, and medical offices and distribute clean, 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.