Lead Housekeeper

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated housekeeping staff to maintain cleanliness in a vital healthcare environment. This role is crucial for infection control, ensuring that patient care areas and facilities remain clean and safe. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive work culture, you will play an essential role in the overall patient experience. The position offers a chance to make a difference in the lives of others while benefiting from comprehensive rewards and growth opportunities. If you are passionate about cleanliness and care, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

401(k) Plan with Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience in housekeeping preferred, with supervisory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform discharge cleaning and prepare rooms for new admissions.
• Maintain cleanliness in patient care areas and public spaces.
• Assume supervisory duties in the absence of the supervisor.

Skills

Routine Cleaning

Sterile Cleaning Processes

Supervisory Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career in Housekeeping? Look no further than BJC! At Alton Memorial, we offer great leadership opportunities and multiple ways to advance within your career.

• 1:15 PM - 9:45 PM
• Weekends & Holidays required
• Daily Pay Available

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

Housekeeping is vital in reducing infection by maintaining a clean facility for the hospital, medical office building and Eunice Smith Nursing Home. The housekeeping department is responsible for daily cleaning of all patient care areas and the periodic cleaning of all offices and support space. The skills range from routine cleaning to sterile cleaning processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs discharge cleaning process in inpatient rooms and prepares room for next admission.
• Performs routine cleaning activities in inpatient, public and common areas using prescribed, established cleaning process.
• Assumes supervisor responsibilities in the absence of supervisor.
• Keeps equipment clean and functional according to procedure and reports defects to supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer