Housekeeper - Day Shift

IHA; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Housekeeper to support the Environmental Services Department. Duties include routine cleaning in nursing units and non-clinical areas to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.

Responsibilities cover dusting, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, restroom cleaning and linen handling, with work in line with established schedules and supervisor directions.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalency preferred.
• 1–2 years EVS/Housekeeping experience.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine cleaning service to assigned areas, mainly nursing units, following procedures and schedules.
• Meet scheduling requirements and follow supervisor directions for routine housekeeping and laundry tasks.
• Dust and wet mop floors, vacuum, dust surfaces, wall wash, empty trash, clean restrooms and patient areas.
• Sort, load/unload linen, feed/receive linen to/from ironer/folder, and manage linen carts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

EVS/Housekeeping experience

Spanish fluency

Education

HS diploma or equivalency (preferred)

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Job Title: Housekeeper, Employment Type: Full-Time, Shift: Day – 7:00 am – 3:30 p.m. (with every other weekend commitment), Location: St. Francis Healthcare, Wilmington, DE

Position Purpose

• The Housekeeper performs housekeeping duties for the hospital’s Environmental Services Department.

As a “Housekeeper” You Will

• Provide routine cleaning service to assigned areas and predominantly to nursing units to ensure a safe and clean environment, by following established procedures and schedules.
• Meets all scheduling requirements and direction from supervisors to complete routine housekeeping/laundry services.
• Dust and wet mopping of floors, vacuuming, dusting and damp wiping of surfaces, wall washing, trash collection and removal, cleaning of restrooms and patient areas, and non-clinical areas and all other assigned duties.
• Sort, load and unload linen into and from dryers. Feed/receive linen into or from ironer/folder.
• Fold and stack linen and load cart.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalency (preferred)
• 1-2 years EVS/Housekeeping experience
• Preferred to be able to speak Spanish fluently

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed or economic status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.