Housekeeper- (Varied Shifts)-Pipeline

Our hiring establishment is a reputable healthcare organization integrated within the NS-LIJ Health System, known for providing comprehensive medical services and maintaining a high standard of patient care and facility hygiene. As a fundamental part of our Environmental Services Department, we are committed to ensuring a safe, clean, and sanitary environment that supports the health and well-being of our patients, staff, and visitors. Our organization strictly adheres to regulations and guidelines set forth by recognized bodies such as JCAHO and other regulatory agencies, reflecting our dedication to quality and compliance. Established with a mission to enhance community wellness through exemplary medical and support services, our facility operates with a team-oriented culture that values integrity, accountability, and excellence.

The role we are offering is a vital position within the Environmental Services Department primarily responsible for performing cleaning and sanitation duties across the healthcare facility. This position is available in full-time, part-time, or per diem formats with shifts that may include every other weekend and holidays, thereby requiring a flexible and dependable professional. The core objective for this role is to maintain a thoroughly clean and hygienic environment that aligns with prescribed safety and operational standards. The selected candidate will be entrusted with handling various cleaning functions utilizing proper cleaning supplies and maintaining equipment in optimal condition. Responsibilities include the cleaning of patient rooms, public areas, and various surfaces such as beds, blinds, ceilings, sinks, toilets, showers, walls, windows, and other pertinent fixtures.

This position demands a detail-oriented individual who can perform routine floor care by sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and buffing floors to the required standards. The incumbent will also manage the distribution and collection of linens, as well as the safe disposal of waste, including both regular and infectious materials. Duties extend to setting up and breaking down furniture and equipment for functions, ensuring functional and aesthetic readiness. Candidates will need to demonstrate physical stamina, including the ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds, ambulate stairs, and bend as required during shift duties. Experience in industrial or hospital cleaning environments is preferred, as well as familiarity with cleaning machinery such as buffing and scrubbing machines and vacuum cleaners. This role plays an indispensable part in safeguarding the facility's operations and patient environment, making it critical to our ongoing success and service excellence.

The salary for this position is determined based on various factors including location, specialty, years of experience, education, credentials, and internal equity considerations. Our organization provides a competitive compensation package reflective of the important contributions made by the Environmental Services staff. In addition, we emphasize safety, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement to sustain a clean and comfortable environment across all our facility areas.