Housekeeper/EVS Technician

Forefronthealthcare; Montana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Housekeepers to join their Environmental Services Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and residents while working in a supportive environment. As a Housekeeper, you will ensure a safe, clean, and sanitary environment, following established procedures and schedules. The role offers flexible scheduling and a range of benefits, making it an ideal position for those looking to grow their careers in healthcare. If you are passionate about cleanliness and patient care, this role could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Minimum one year housekeeping experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms in both resident rooms and public spaces.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Professionalism

Safety Practices

General Knowledge of HSKG/EVS Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Forefront Healthcare isunique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Job Description

Forefront is currently seeking dedicatedFull-Time and Part-Time Housekeepersto join our Environmental Services (EVS) Team at a hospital in Conrad, MT.At Forefront, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients, residents, and staff while growing your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Pay Rate: $16.00hr

Benefits Include:

• Employee Assistance Program – Access to resources for personal and professional support
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (for Full-Time Employees)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 1 Week Paid Time Off (PTO), 1 Week Paid Sick Leave, and 6 Paid Holidays (for Full-Time Employees)
• Flexible Scheduling – Promote work-life balance with flexible work hours

Summary/Objective:

Provides daily housekeeping services to the residents to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiestoperform the essential functions.

• Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Closely follows daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Cleans floors, including dust mop, wet mop, sweeping and vacuuming.
• Cleans furnishings which are both moveable and stationary throughout the facility. Cleans fixtures including restroom, light fixtures, water fountains, etc.
• Dusts, disinfects, horizontal surfaces throughout the facility.
• Removes trash and cleans/disinfects waste containers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms in both the resident rooms and public spaces throughout the facility.
• Cleans public spaces throughout the facility including corridors, stairwells, elevators, waiting rooms, lobby, etc.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by Manager.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Housekeeping/EVS or designee.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Customer Service Oriented.
• Professionalism
• Safety Practices.
• Resident Rights.
• General Knowledge of HSKG/EVS Skills.

This position requires lifting up to forty pounds (40lbs). Primarily works throughout the facility, including resident rooms; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands:

Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and works with housekeeping supplies and equipment. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Must be able to lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

Travel:N/A

Required Education and Experience:

• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Minimum one (1) year housekeeping experience in a health care setting is desired. Have general knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to operate housekeeping equipment.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Additional Information

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.