Laundry Assistant - Full-time Days - SF Center

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Daily pay access

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health, the nation’s largest rural health system, is seeking a laundry attendant to help maintain a clean, safe environment across facilities. You will sort, wash, dry and manage linens while following infection prevention guidelines and PPE protocols.

The role includes lifting up to 50 lbs, shifts including evenings or weekends, and opportunities for education assistance and career advancement through a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use a computer and prior healthcare cleaning experience are helpful.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization.
• Handle laundry: sorting, washing, chemical applications, and water temperature control.
• Collect dirty linens and distribute clean/ disinfected linens following location policies.
• Assist with PPE usage and lifting/moving up to 30-50 lbs; may be on feet most of shift.
• Follow infection prevention guidelines and location-specific processes.

Skills

Computer use

Healthcare cleaning experience

Cleaning materials knowledge

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

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.

What's in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

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.

Job Description

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.

Employer Diversity

Sanford 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].