Housekeeper 1 | Full-Time, Shifts Vary

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

About the role

The Housekeeper 1 performs the daily routine cleaning duties according to the performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned patient rooms and ancillary areas on a daily basis following procedures and guidelines.
• Cleans assigned office spaces per policy.
• Uses appropriate cleaners for jobs assigned.
• Keeps carts locked and stored in proper locations.
• Keeps housekeeping carts/janitor closets clean, neat and organized at all times.
• Fills out daily sheets correctly. Must be turned into supervisor/director on a daily basis.
• Notifies supervisor of problems related to the cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas, chemicals, equipment failure, safety issues, facility issues that need repair or maintenance by Plant Operations.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred; a basic amount of education is necessary.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Must be willing and able to learn other tasks and duties.
• Minimum of 0-3 months experience in housekeeping or floor care which can be learned through on-the-job training or previous experience.

Skills

• Ability to read, write and perform basic math tasks.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to organize work.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, twist, lift weights up to 40 pounds, push linen carts weighing 300 lbs.
• Basic computer skills.
• Long periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to learn and follow hospital and Environmental Services policies and procedures.
• Ability to use chemicals and operate housekeeping equipment safely.

Working Conditions

• May encounter unpleasant conditions, offensive odors, body fluids.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Exposure to housekeeping and floor finishing chemicals, slick or wet floor surfaces.
• Employee may work in an area that contains medications.