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Compensation
Hourly
Range $11.25 - $14.50
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a hospital known for its steadfast commitment to providing a safe, clean, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike. Hospitals require a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care that includes not just medical and clinical services but also essential support functions such as housekeeping. This hospital maintains a well-lighted, heated, and ventilated building environment where every department contributes to the overall health and safety objectives prescribed by the institution's philosophy. The housekeeping role is pivotal in upholding these standards, directly impacting infection control and patient safety outcomes. The hospital environment poses unique challenges, including potential... Show More
Job Requirements
- prefer high school diploma or GED
- previous housekeeping experience preferred
- ability to work in a well-lighted, heated, and ventilated building
- willingness to vary hours as needed
- able to work in different areas as assigned
- awareness of exposure risks to blood borne pathogens
- sufficient mobility and dexterity to operate equipment safely
- ability to lift and move light to medium weight items
- capacity to perform prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, and stretching
Job Qualifications
- prefer high school diploma or GED
- previous housekeeping experience preferred
- reading, writing, and counting skills
- interpersonal skills to interact with co-workers and departmental employees
- basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment operation after training
Job Duties
- clean and disinfect both occupied and discharged patient rooms and bathrooms
- collect and dispose of regular waste
- spot clean carpets, furniture, and fixtures
- wash windows and walls
- dust furniture, equipment, woodwork, window sills, and countertops
- exchange full sharps boxes for empty ones
- handle and dispose of medical infectious waste and soiled linen
- deliver clean linen exchange carts to appropriate storage areas
- maintain utility rooms in an orderly fashion
- vacuum patient rooms and public area carpets
- clean vents, fans, elevators, and baseboards
- perform other cleaning duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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