Laundry Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time

Sanford Health•New Hope, MN

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Laundry Assistant for Good Samaritan - Ambassador, a 77-bed long-term and post-acute care facility in New Hope, Minnesota. The role performs daily tasks to maintain a clean health care environment, handling laundry safely and appropriately through processes such as sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature control. The employee may work independently or as part of a team and follows location-specific processes, policies, and infection-prevention guidelines for contaminated laundry. Responsibilities vary by location and may include collecting and sorting laundry; handling, storing, and distributing clean laundry; collecting dirty linens and personal clothing from wards, rooms, and medical offices; distributing clean, disinfected linens; washing, drying, folding, sorting, and labeling linens or clothing; and storing and securing laundry supplies and equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be used as directed by local policies. This part-time position is scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday for a four-hour morning shift, typically 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with some flexibility in shift time. The position is scheduled for 8 hours per week. The employee will be on their feet for most of the shift and may be exposed to noise from operating equipment. Depending on location and patient needs, work hours may vary 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.
Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record where required by location.
Ability to lift and/or move 30–50 pounds and push or pull up to 500 pounds on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform daily tasks to maintain a clean health care environment.
Handle laundry safely and appropriately, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature control.
Follow infection-prevention guidelines when handling contaminated laundry and comply with location-specific processes and policies.
Collect and sort laundry and handle, store, and distribute clean laundry properly.
Collect dirty linens and personal clothing from wards, rooms, and medical offices, and distribute clean, disinfected linens.
Wash, dry, fold, sort, and label linens or clothing as assigned.
Store and secure laundry supplies and equipment as required.
Use or wear required personal protective equipment.