Medical Housekeeper - ANMC EVS (Pay DOE + Benefits) Anchorage, AK

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and disinfection of assigned areas, including patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, construction areas and public spaces.
• Use and maintain cleaning tools, carts, and PPE according to safety standards.
• Safely handle and transport regulated medical waste and soiled linen.
• Follow hospital protocols for high-touch surfaces, waste removal, and restocking supplies.
• Clean and disinfect all surfaces in the patient care area per hospital guidance.
• Clean and sanitize the patient bathroom, ensuring all surfaces are dry to prevent slip hazards.
• Disinfect patient room floors using approved methods and remove soil and debris.
• Replenish room supplies and replace disposable items per stocking standards.
• Support terminal cleaning for discharged patients, including contact precaution rooms.
• Document completed tasks using checklists and/or digital logs.
• Distribute linen to clinical departments and document accurately.
• Perform post-cleaning validation checks before declaring the room ready for the next patient.
• Respond to calls for service requests professionally and efficiently.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, teamwork, and service excellence.
• Participate in required department and organizational trainings.
• Follow infection prevention and department procedures.
• Restock EVS janitor closets and supply carts as needed.
• Absorb spills and assist with minor chemical handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 6 months’ experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes.
• The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Candidates will be screened for tuberculosis exposure and infection as shown by a negative PPD, negative IGRA, or in cases where the PPD or IGRA is positive, a baseline chest x-ray, is required; and Candidates must be immune/vaccinated for Hepatitis B or has a signed declination for Hepatitis B, and either is immune from or has been immunized against: (i) influenza (annually and proof of vaccination or signed declination on file) (ii) rubella, (iii) rubeolla, (iv) mumps, (v) varicella chicken pox

Background Requirement

• Level One: An individual is ineligible to work in any position that has Regular Contact With or Control over Children, Dependent Adults or Vulnerable Persons if the individual has been convicted of: One or more felonies and/or two or more misdemeanors of Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes of Violence. Any Crime against a Child, Dependent Adult or Vulnerable person, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense. Any Sex Crime, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense. Murder.

Preferred Requirements

• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.