Laundry Technician - PT Evening

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient areas and common spaces. Evening shift, 20 hours per week, with potential weekend work.

Responsibilities include cleaning rooms, hallways and public spaces following infection control guidelines and using cleaning equipment. Minimum six months of housekeeping experience preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Empty waste baskets in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
• Sweep and scrub floors; wax and polish floors as needed.
• Use brooms, mops and powered scrubbing machines.
• Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms and common areas.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines; wear protective equipment.
• Assist in laundry areas and use technology applications when appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

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 - Evening Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50 Union Position: No Department Details Evening hours Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays

Summary Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.

• emptying waste baskets
• sweeping
• scrubbing
• waxing
• polishing floors
• using brooms
• mops
• powered scrubbing and waxing machines

• patient/resident rooms
• hallways
• lobbies
• lounges
• restrooms
• corridors
• elevators
• stairways
• locker rooms
• other work areas

• Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines.
• Keep storage, equipment and carts well‑stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed.
• Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate.
• Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications.

• Physical activities include but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body
• climbing
• lifting
• balancing
• walking
• stooping
• twisting
• squatting
• handling materials

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50 lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits 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. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful. Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

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].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.