Laundry Assistant - Full-time Days

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center is seeking a Full-time Laundry Assistant to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff in Sioux Falls, SD. You will handle sorting, washing, and distributing linens, following infection prevention guidelines and location procedures.

Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 lbs, standing most of the shift, and rotating weekends. The role requires a High school diploma (preferred) and basic computer use; driving may be needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use a computer, prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting, knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning is helpful.
• Depending on location, must have a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization.
• Handle laundry including sorting, washing, chemical use, and maintaining infection prevention guidelines.
• Collect and sort laundry, distribute clean linens, and label items according to location processes.
• Lift up to 30-50 lbs and push/pull up to 500 lbs; stand for most of the shift.
• Work hours may vary including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Computer skills

Healthcare cleaning experience

Materials & methods knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

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Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 401 W 2nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00

Department Details

The Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center is a 2025 Bronze National Quality Award winner & a top-rated 88-bed facility offering post-acute rehabilitation services & long-term/skilled care facility.

Full-time Laundry Assistant opportunity available!

40 hours per week - Days - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Every other Saturday & Sunday rotation

$1.25/hour weekend shift premiums

Qualifies for all benefits offered by Sanford Health Good Samaritan!

Job Summary

Perform day to day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization. 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. Depending upon the location, complete assigned tasks based on that locations standard processes and policies. Follow infection prevention guidelines to handling contaminated laundry according to organizational and healthcare industrial laundry standards. Participate in laundry collection and sorting, as well as the handling, storage and distribution of clean laundry properly based on that locations standard processes and policies.

Depending upon the location, collect dirty linens (including but not limited to gowns, sheets, towels, blankets, and personal clothing) from wards, rooms, and medical offices; distributes clean and disinfected linens. Based on that locations standard processes and policies will complete some of the following tasks; washing, drying, folding linens, sort and fold clothing, and complete the proper labeling process for the designated health care organization. Depending on location will store and secure laundry supplies and equipment of a healthcare organization.

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 needs. May include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Ability to use a computer, prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting, knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning is helpful.

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

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275535
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No