Housekeeper - Overnight

Forefronthealthcare; Alabama; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare is seeking Overnight Housekeepers for Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, AL. This full-time role involves providing essential housekeeping services to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a healthcare setting and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting is desired.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily housekeeping services to ensure a safe, clean, and sanitary environment.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and public spaces throughout the facility.
• Assists in cleaning exam rooms and performs discharge cleaning.

Skills

Customer Service

Professionalism

Knowledge of safety practices

General knowledge of housekeeping/EVS skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Forefront Healthcare is unique, 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

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our team. We have an exciting opportunity for Overnight Housekeepers at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, AL.

We are looking to fill overnight shifts from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. Previous EVS / Housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting is desired.

Summary/Objective:

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

Essential Functions:

• Supports patients and staff in the hospital Emergency Room.
• Assists in cleaning exam rooms and support areas between patient visits.
• Performs discharge cleaning of patient rooms throughout the hospital.
• Cleans fixtures including restrooms, light fixtures, water fountains, etc.
• Dusts and disinfects horizontal surfaces throughout the facility.
• Removes trash and cleans/disinfects waste containers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms throughout the facility.
• Cleans public spaces including corridors, stairwells, elevators, waiting rooms, lobby, etc.
• Attends in-service educational programs.
• Follows safety codes while performing all duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping/EVS department or designee.

Qualifications

1. Customer Service Oriented
2. Professionalism
3. Knowledge of safety practices
4. General knowledge of housekeeping/EVS skills

Work Environment:

This position requires lifting up to 40 pounds. The work involves moving throughout the facility, bending, lifting, sitting, and standing. It may include dealing with distressed patients and family members, working rotating shifts including weekends and holidays, and exposure to odors, infectious diseases, waste, blood, and body fluids.

Physical Demands:

Continuous standing and walking, reaching, stooping, bending, lifting, and working with chemicals. Must be free from infections or diseases and able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time hourly position, working 40 hours per week, from 11:00 pm to 7:30 am, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Ability to read, write, and speak English.
2. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
3. Minimum one year of housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting is desired.
4. Knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills with staff, residents, and families.
• Manual dexterity to operate housekeeping equipment.
• Willingness to perform routine tasks with interruptions.
• Ability to follow directions and work flexible hours, including emergencies.
• Patience and tolerance towards staff, residents, and families.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full Time

Hourly wage: $13.00 to $15.00, depending on experience