Housekeeper

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Associate to maintain clean patient and non-patient areas within the hospital.

The role emphasizes respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in every interaction with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues. This full-time position (1st Shift, 40 hours) offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for growth, and required physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to do heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cleaning procedures in patient and non-patient areas in order to provide a clean and safe environment for the patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.
• Completes detailed cleaning duties (high dusting, the cleaning of blinds, etc.) on a weekly basis or upon discharge/transfer of a patient in order to obtain high results on quality assurance inspections as well as patient satisfaction
• Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms to ensure that they meet quality expectations.
• Removes trash from the areas being cleaned to a central location to facilitate the removal of trash from the building.
• Attends in-service programs, meetings and completes Net Learning modules as required by the hospital.
• All associates shall follow the applicable safety steps required to perform their duties to ensure safety for themselves and their patients, and be in compliance with the hospital, state, and federal safety standards. Examples of such steps may include: performing proper safety procedures and precautions; reporting safety concerns and incidents; and using correct lifting techniques.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the applicable principles of growth and development over the life span of those they serve.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Ability to read and write

Job description

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

Position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining patient and non-patient areas within the hospital. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

• Performs daily cleaning procedures in patient and non-patient areas in order to provide a clean and safe environment for the patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.
• Completes detailed cleaning duties (high dusting, the cleaning of blinds, etc.) on a weekly basis or upon discharge/transfer of a patient in order to obtain high results on quality assurance inspections as well as patient satisfaction
• Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms to ensure that they meet quality expectations.
• Removes trash from the areas being cleaned to a central location to facilitate the removal of trash from the building.
• Attends in-service programs, meetings and completes Net Learning modules as required by the hospital.
• All associates shall follow the applicable safety steps required to perform their duties to ensure safety for themselves and their patients, and be in compliance with the hospital, state, and federal safety standards. Examples of such steps may include: performing proper safety procedures and precautions; reporting safety concerns and incidents; and using correct lifting techniques.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the applicable principles of growth and development over the life span of those they serve.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Ability to read and write

Specialized Knowledge:

Ability to do heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Kind and Length of Experience:

No previous experience required

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.

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Ref. Number
JR313410

Job Category
Facility Services and Skilled Trades

Job Type
Environmental Services

Department
Florence Environmental Services

Shift
1st Shift

Hours
40 hours