Housekeeper

Sioux Center Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Career development mentorship

Job summary

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD is seeking a dedicated environmental services worker to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment during the day shift. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient rooms, corridors, and common areas are spotless and well stocked.

Responsibilities include dusting, mopping, trash removal, stocking supplies, and delivering linens, with a focus on patient comfort and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must work the hours specified and perform all essential functions.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform duties and communicate effectively.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean/neat environment in patient rooms, offices, halls, and common areas.
• Participates in dusting, washing, mopping, vacuuming, and trash removal.
• Keeps supplies stocked on cleaning carts and in assigned areas.
• Maintains good customer relations with patients and staff.
• Sorts, washes, and delivers linens as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Visual acuity

Hearing ability

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Location

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.50 - $21.50

Position Highlights

Also assists in patient transport of surgical patients from in patient areas to perioperative area.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment in assigned areas which may include, but not be limited to: patient rooms, terminals, offices, nurse's stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators, and lobby areas.

What You Will Do

• Maintains a clean/neat environment in working area. These areas may include, but not be limited to: patient rooms, terminals, offices, nurse's stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators, and lobby areas.
• Participates in all cleaning activities as assigned. These may include, but not be limited to: dusting, washing, drying, mopping, vacuuming, moving furniture, and emptying trash.
• Keeps assigned area fully stocked with supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining stock on individual cleaning carts including wet and dry supplies.
• Maintain good customer relations at all times.
• May sort, wash, and accurately deliver linens.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent
• One to three months related experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].