ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (Housekeeping) - General John J. Pershing Memorial Hospital : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThe Housekeeper will be responsible for cleaning and servicing assigned areas. RequirementsDuties/Responsibilities:• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease. Uses damp, disinfectant-treated cloths and vacuum cleaners to dust windowsills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion. Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other equipment.• Assembles materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to the work area.• Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items.• Report mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in the assigned area to the Director or Linen Aide.• Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags.• Removes soiled linens.• Periodically polishes floors with a buffing and polishing machine.• Performs other related duties as assigned.• Adheres to the facility's Standards of Excellence.Required Skills/Abilities:• Must know how to use common housecleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well-serviced.• Must know how to care for equipment, how to measure cleaning solutions, and how to be alert to hazards.• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.Education and Experience:• High school graduate preferred.• Previous cleaning experience in a hospital setting preferred.Physical Requirements:• Must be able to endure long hours of continuous work.• Physical effort required by the job includes standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 25 pounds.A career at Pershing Health System, a 25-bed critical access hospital, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for patients within our community. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!We offer a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, PTO, and company-matched retirement options!