Hospital Sanitation & Cleaning Aide

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center's Environmental Services team is hiring a dedicated housekeeper to keep patient areas clean, safe, and welcoming. Under supervision, you will perform demanding cleaning tasks, stock supplies, and support hospital operations with a focus on sanitation.

The role requires basic education (high school or GED), physical dexterity, and the ability to follow procedures. The position features a varied shift and a unionized work environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform strenuous work for long periods.
• Manual dexterity and ability to operate cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Selects and obtains materials and supplies from designated area, stocks cart and reports to assigned areas.
• Cleans and restocks all carts and equipment at the end of shift.
• Cleans assigned areas by performing duties per department policies and procedures.
• Vacuums carpet, sweeps, dusts and wet mops, moving furniture and equipment as needed.
• Removes trash from waste containers.
• Arranges furniture and equipment before and after cleaning.
• Restocks all supplies of soap, tissue, towels, gloves, and other disposable items.
• Collect and transport soiled linen.
• Reports furniture, light fixtures and other items in need of repair to the supervisor
• Performs other special projects, detailing tasks related to the housekeeping functions.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous conditions immediately to supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center's Environmental Services team is hiring a dedicated housekeeper to keep patient areas clean, safe, and welcoming. Under supervision, you will perform demanding cleaning tasks, stock supplies, and support hospital operations with a focus on sanitation.

The role requires basic education (high school or GED), physical dexterity, and the ability to follow procedures. The position features a varied shift and a unionized work environment.