Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant - Part Time

Good Samaritan Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premium

Flexible part-time schedule

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake, MN seeks an Environmental Services Technician for a part-time, day-shift role. The position offers 14 weekly hours, with 7-hour shifts starting between 7a and 8a and weekend rotation.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient and common areas, sweeping, waxing, carpet care, ensuring infection control standards, and assisting in laundry when needed. Must lift up to 40–50 lbs, wear PPE, and adapt to overtime or holiday coverage.

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.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Services Technician will maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and areas by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
• Perform cleaning tasks: empty waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing/polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or carpet cleaners.
• Wear appropriate PPE and keep storage, equipment and carts clean and tidy.
• Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate.
• May use technology applications as available.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpet cleaner

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN Howard Lake Ctr
Location: Howard Lake, MN
Address: 413 13th Ave, Howard Lake, MN 55349, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 14.00
Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00

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 part-time role includes:

• Shift: Day shifts are a 7-hour shifts starting between 7a and 8a, with some flexibility in start/end times.

• Schedule: 1 day per week plus every other Saturday & Sunday.

• Holiday rotation required.

• Additional $1.25/hour for weekend hours.

Job 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 using a carpet cleaner. 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272210
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No