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

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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Will learn all areas of Laundry and Housekeeping
Must be at least 19 and have valid driver's license and good driving record

Summary

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.

Job Description

Depending upon the location, complete assigned tasks based on standard processes and policies as well as assist the Laundry Technicians with their day to day responsibilities. 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 and follow infection prevention guidelines according to organizational and healthcare industrial laundry standards.

Depending upon the location, may operate laundry equipment and report any needs for repairs or replacements; reports the shortage or failure of them for purchase or repair. Record, report, prepare soiled laundry for pick-up, and assist with ordering clean laundry that is delivered to the healthcare organization based on that locations standard processes and policies. Document all linen that is picked-up or delivered.

All proper protective equipment (PPE) is to be used or worn as outlined in that locations standard processes and policies. Physical activities include but not limited to, 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 and push/pull up to 500lbs on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.

Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs. May include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

A minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory role is preferred as well as previous laundry or production experience.


Depending on location, must have a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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