Laundry Technician - PRN

Good Samaritan; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Beatrice is seeking a Laundry Aide to maintain a clean, safe environment in a healthcare setting. You will sort, wash, dry, fold linens, and label items according to site policies, while using proper equipment and chemical handling as required.

You may collect dirty linens, distribute clean laundry to wards, and store supplies. PPE must be worn, and you must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Work hours vary by location and can include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience cleaning in a healthcare setting is helpful.
• Depending on location, must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold linens according to site policies.
• Handle chemicals and operate laundry equipment safely.
• Collect dirty linens from wards and distribute clean laundry.
• Label, store, and manage linen supplies per procedures.
• Follow infection prevention guidelines and PPE usage.

Skills

Computer literacy

Healthcare cleaning experience

Valid driver's license

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.

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 NE Beatrice Ctr

Location

Beatrice, NE

Address

401 S 22nd St, Beatrice, NE 68310, USA

Shift

Day

Job Schedule

PRN

Weekly Hours

Varies

Salary Range

$15.00 - $17.00

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-0277993

Job Function

Facilities and General Services

Featured

No