Laundry Technician, LTC - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society in Manson, IA is seeking a PRN Laundry Attendant to maintain a clean and well-organized laundry area in a health care setting. Duties include sorting, washing, drying, folding linens, and handling, labeling, and storing clean laundry per location policies.

Willingness to work day shifts with variable hours; ability to lift 30–50 lbs and push/pull up to 500 lbs on flat surfaces or ramps; PPE required and strict infection prevention guidelines observed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use a computer; basic cleaning-related software knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day laundry tasks in a health care environment.
• Handle laundry safely, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water temperature control.
• Follow infection prevention guidelines and wear PPE as outlined by location policies.

Skills

Computer use

Healthcare cleaning experience

Driver's license

Good driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Facility: GSS IA Manson Ctr
Location: Manson, IA
Address: 1402 Main St, Manson, IA 50563, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $11.00 - $17.00

Department Details

The Good Samaritan Society in Manson, IA is a small facility with a big heart! Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. We are a family. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

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.

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-0268747
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No