Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant - Long Term Care

sanford; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for a PRN/casual role. Day shifts start between 7a and 8a with some flexibility, and weekend hours receive an additional $1.25/hour.

You will maintain a clean, sanitary environment in patient areas and common spaces according to infection control guidelines. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, rooms, and fixtures, assisting in laundry areas, and using standard housekeeping equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to use a computer is helpful and preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
• Previous custodial experience in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
• Empty waste baskets, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals in a healthcare setting.
• Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.
• Follow infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.

Skills

Strong customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer

Job description

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation: Salary Range: $19.09 - $19.09

Union Position: No

Department Details

Join our Housekeeping & Laundry Team at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake! Our 32 bed nursing home has a great team with a fantastic level of support from our community!

This PRN / casual status (no regular scheduled hours) role includes:

• Day shifts are a 7-hour shift starting between 7a and 8a, with some flexibility in start/end times.
• Additional $1.25/hour for weekend hours.

Must have some availability for both weekdays and weekends.

Summary

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

Job Description

Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.

Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines. Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate. Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications.

Physical activities include but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.

Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful. Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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