Lead Laundry/Housekeeping Technician, Long Term Care - FT Days

Sanford Health•Grand Island, NE

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. This position involves performing day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization. The Lead Laundry/Housekeeping Technician will assist the manager with creating work assignments for the day's schedule for Laundry Technicians. Depending on the location, responsibilities include completing assigned tasks based on standard processes and policies, and assisting Laundry Technicians with their daily duties. This role requires working independently or in a team environment, ensuring safe and appropriate handling of laundry through proper use of equipment, methods, and techniques, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water temperature control, while adhering to infection prevention guidelines and healthcare industrial laundry standards. The position may involve operating laundry equipment, reporting repair needs, and assisting with ordering clean laundry. Accurate documentation of all linen picked up or delivered is essential. Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory. Physical activities include significant use of arms and legs, moving the whole body through actions like climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. The role requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 30-50 lbs and push/pull up to 500 lbs on various surfaces. The individual will be on their feet for the majority of their shift and may be exposed to noise from equipment. Work hours may vary depending on patient/resident needs and may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years old.
Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record (depending on location).
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory role is preferred.
Previous laundry or production experience is preferred.
Considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30-50lbs.
Ability to push/pull up to 500lbs on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
Ability to be on feet for the majority of their shift.
May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.

Responsibilities

Perform day to day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization.
Assist the manager with creation of work assignments for that day’s schedule for Laundry Technicians.
Complete assigned tasks based on standard processes and policies.
Assist the Laundry Technicians with their day to day responsibilities.
Handle laundry safely and appropriately using equipment, methods, and techniques such as sorting, washing, chemical application, or water temperature.
Follow infection prevention guidelines according to organizational and healthcare industrial laundry standards.
Operate laundry equipment.
Report any needs for repairs or replacements of laundry equipment.
Report the shortage or failure of equipment for purchase or repair.
Record, report, and prepare soiled laundry for pick-up.
Assist with ordering clean laundry that is delivered to the healthcare organization.
Document all linen that is picked-up or delivered.
Use or wear all proper protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in that locations standard processes and policies.