Environmental Services Technician – PRN

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits through a 403b plan

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Knoxville, Iowa, is seeking a PRN Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and order in the hospital. The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate with at least six months of housekeeping experience. This position requires knowledge of advanced cleaning techniques and the ability to assist patients in a friendly manner. The role is eligible for retirement benefits through a 403b plan and includes nights and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic housekeeping duties like cleaning and organizing.
• Knowledge of specialized cleaning procedures, especially isolation rooms.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks in various hospital areas including patient rooms and offices.
• Take out waste and replenish supplies in hospital areas.
• Greet and assist patients and clients in a friendly manner.

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Job description

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics strive to be your healthcare destination, building on compassion and innovation. We are committed to faithfully providing exceptional healthcare. The values we hold true are Teamwork, Innovation, Compassion, Integrity, Service, and People‑Centered.

This is a PRN (as needed) position with nights and weekend rotations.

Maintains a hospital environment that is sanitary and orderly. Performs basic housekeeping duties such as washing and/or mopping floors, cleaning furniture and hospital equipment.

Essential Functions

• Vacuum, dust, mop offices, patient rooms, and hallways. Periodically strip, wax, and seal floors. Regularly buff floors using a floor scrubbing and buffing machine.
• Clean assigned areas: wash furnishings, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions; polish sinks, tubs, drinking fountains, toilets, mirrors, and similar apparatus; wash walls, light switches and telephones; keep all areas picked up.
• Collect and remove waste. Use dust and damp cloths, ladders, and a vacuum cleaner to clean windowsills, air vents, molding, furniture, and TVs.
• Perform specialized cleaning procedures such as preparing isolation rooms for new patients, requiring knowledge of advanced housekeeping methods and techniques.
• Move furniture as required to clean and relocate areas, such as relocating an office from one area of the building to another.
• Arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning an area.
• Replenish the hospital area with supplies of hand cleaner, paper towels, toilet tissue, and other disposable items.
• Respond to codes and fire announcements and must be knowledgeable of the location and operation of all fire extinguishers used in the hospital.
• Fill out activity reports and maintenance slips as required.
• Greet all patients and clients in a friendly, timely manner and assist as may be necessary: holding doors, helping with wheelchairs, providing directions, etc.
• Required to complete all annual competency training and maintain license and/or certification.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred.
• Six (6) months’ housekeeping experience preferred.

This is a PRN (as needed) position and is eligible for retirement benefits through a 403b plan.

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