Assistant Housekeeper | Environmental Services

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, where your role as an Assistant Housekeeper is vital to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. This full-time position involves performing daily cleaning duties with attention to detail and adherence to established standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean assigned patient rooms and ancillary areas daily, following proper procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of office spaces according to policy.
• Use appropriate cleaning agents for assigned tasks.
• Ensure housekeeping carts are locked, stored properly, and janitor closets are neat and organized.
• Complete daily cleaning logs accurately and submit them to supervisors.
• Report any issues related to cleaning, equipment, safety, or facility maintenance promptly to supervisors or plant operations.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Basic literacy and ability to follow written and verbal instructions are essential. Willingness to learn additional tasks is important.
Experience
0-3 months of housekeeping or floor care experience, which can be gained through on-the-job training or prior work.
Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Good communication skills and ability to organize work effectively.
• Physical ability to stoop, bend, reach, twist, lift up to 40 pounds, and push carts weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Basic computer skills.
• Capability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn and follow environmental services policies and safety procedures.
• Safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Working Conditions
May encounter unpleasant odors, body fluids, and potential exposure to infectious diseases. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and wet or slippery surfaces is possible. Work environment may include areas containing medications.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to healthcare in a supportive and growth-oriented environment serving a broad regional community in the Midwest.