Housekeeping Assistant - PRN/On Call

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
• Demonstrating knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff
• Maintaining cleanliness in patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards
• Wearing proper protective equipment following appropriate guidelines
• Keeping storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy
• Using pagers and other technology appropriately when needed
• Assisting in laundry areas as appropriate

Physical activities include but are 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 40–50 lbs and push/pull variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. Position requires being on feet for the majority of the shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with equipment in operation.

Schedule

8-hour day shifts; weekly hours vary; may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays depending on patient/resident needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred
• Ability to use a 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 required
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment preferred

Pay

$16.50 – $17.00 per hour