Housekeeper Full Time

Forefront; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Binghamton is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients. Responsibilities include daily cleaning tasks, following established procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. The position involves lifting and moving throughout the shift, with hours from 7 am to 3 pm, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented with good communication skills.
• General knowledge of housekeeping standards and procedures.
• Ability to lift 40lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily housekeeping services to maintain cleanliness.
• Follow cleaning schedules and sanitation guidelines.
• Disinfect restrooms and public spaces.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Professionalism

General knowledge of housekeeping

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Motor coordination

Manual dexterity

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

HOUSEKEEPER (AMBULATORY SERVICES) – PART TIME

United Methodist Homes (UMH), a faith‑based nonprofit founded in 1958, provides senior living options in the Greater Binghamton, NY area and Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Job Description

Keeping the environment clean and safe for our patients is so important. This role provides daily housekeeping services to patients and ensures a safe, clean and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations, and facility guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Closely follows daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Cleans floors, furnishings, fixtures, surfaces, and public spaces.
• Removes trash and cleans/disinfects waste containers.
• Disinfects restrooms in resident rooms and public spaces.
• Clean public spaces (corridors, stairwells, elevators, lobby).
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by Manager.
• Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Attend in‑service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facility fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Housekeeping/EVS or designee.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position requires lifting up to 40 lbs and involves bending, lifting, and moving throughout the shift. The worker may be exposed to odors, falls, burns, and infectious diseases, waste, blood, and body fluids.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented.
• Professionalism and safety practices.
• Resident rights awareness.
• General knowledge of HSKG/EVS skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• High school graduate or equivalent; one year of housekeeping experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Verbal and writing abilities to communicate with staff, residents, family members and the public.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and work assignments; willing to work flexible hours.

Shift Time

7 am - 3 pm; every other weekend and alternating holidays are required.

Hourly Rate

$16.00/hr

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront Healthcare is an Comissão-oportunidade 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.