Housekeeper

Alton Memorial Hospital; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to perform daily housekeeping across patient, public, and clinical areas. You will execute discharge cleaning, prepare rooms for admissions, and ensure a clean, safe environment in a busy hospital setting.

The role involves shift from 1:15 PM to :45 PM, weekend/holiday rotation, and direct patient interaction as part of a critical infection-control effort.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Commitment to cleaning standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine janitorial and cleaning activities in patient, public and common areas using prescribed cleaning processes.
• Performs discharge cleaning in inpatient rooms and prepares rooms for the next admission.
• Sets up rooms as needed, including linen changes, cleaning, mopping and furnishing.
• Keeps equipment clean and functional per procedure.
• Notifies supervisor of any equipment or fixtures needing maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Daily Pay Available!

• Full Time Role - 40 Hours a Week
• 1:15 PM to :45 PM

Additional Information About The Role

• Full Time Role - 40 Hours a Week
• 1:15 PM to :45 PM
• Weekends/Holiday rotation
• Requires Direct Patient Interaction

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

Housekeeping is vital in reducing infection by maintaining a clean facility for the hospital, medical office building and Eunice Smith Nursing Home. The housekeeping department is responsible for daily cleaning of all patient care areas and the periodic cleaning of all offices and support space. The skills range from routine cleaning to sterile cleaning processes.

Role Purpose

The Housekeeper is an environmental services worker who is responsible for daily housekeeping services as assigned, using procedures as outlined by the hospital or service organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine janitorial and cleaning activities in patient, public and common areas using prescribed, established cleaning process.
• Performs discharge cleaning process in inpatient rooms and prepares room for next admission.
• Performs room set up and changes as needed, including changing linens, cleaning, mopping and furnishing.
• Keeps equipment clean and functional according to procedure.
• Notifies supervisor or manager of any equipment, furniture, or building fixtures that are in need of maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Supervisor Experience

2 years

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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