HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

Margaret Mary Health; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, IN is seeking an Environmental Services Worker to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment. You will clean patient rooms, restrooms, non-patient areas and assist with waste disposal while following infection control protocols.

The role requires strong customer service, reliable communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Weekend option on 1st shift, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans occupied patient rooms following procedures and manufacturer specs.
• Disinfects beds, ECG leads, cuffs, and equipment; cleans restrooms and non-patient areas.
• Maintains cleanliness of floors, walls, doors, and fixtures; follows safety protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Location/Department: Hospital - Environmental Services

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

32/pp 1st shift 7a-3:30p Weekend option only!! Works every other weekend Saturday and Sunday

Location/Department: Hospital - Environmental Services

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

32/pp 1st shift 7a-3:30p Weekend option only!! Works every other weekend Saturday and Sunday

Job Summary

Performs assigned tasks to provide a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the staff and those being treated and cared for at MMH properties.

Job Summary

Performs assigned tasks to provide a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the staff and those being treated and cared for at MMH properties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Cleans occupied patient rooms by using products that clean & disinfect surfaces according to established procedure & manufacturer spec.
• Cleans unoccupied patient rooms – in addition to the above, disinfects beds horizontally & vertically. Cleans ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, IV pole, disinfects commode chairs, high/low dust area.
• Cleans & disinfects restrooms & fixtures.
• Cleans nonpatient areas such as offices, corridors, lobbies, meeting rooms, elevators & waiting rooms.
• Dry & wet mop floors.
• Spot cleans walls, doors, ceiling, vents, & light fixtures.
• Keeps trash cans in assigned areas pulled. Takes trash to compactor, properly disposes of red bag waste.
• Maintains paper towels & toilet tissue in assigned area.
• Demonstrates that safety ladder is used properly.
• Changes needle boxes when level is ¾ full or as requested.
• All cleaning bottles are shown to be pre-labeled properly for housekeeping carts.
• Attends one in-service a year on the use of the trash compactor.
• Follows universal protection requirements when cleaning.
• When mopping corridors, wet floor signs are placed every 8 feet.
• Reports maintenance problems & safety hazards to the manager
• Drapes & cubicle drapery are mounted properly on tracks to pull freely & removed for cleaning.
• Cleans interior & exterior windows as assigned.
• Cleans stairwells in assigned area.
• Cleans & vacuums furniture in assigned area.
• Has shown to be effective in maintaining department equipment & storage areas.
• Has demonstrated the proper handling of biohazard & infectious waste.
• Performs room checks after discharge cleaning is completed & corrects any finds
• Assists with use of germinator for isolation rooms & other areas requiring germination
• Follows checklists & completes work timely.
• Performs detailed cleaning as scheduled.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong customer service skills
• Effectively communicates both verbal and written
• Ability to use basic office equipment