Alomere Health, the leading healthcare provider in the region, prides itself on delivering state-of-the-art care while upholding the values of a close-knit community. Joining the ranks of the Top 20 Rural Hospitals in the Nation, as recognized by The National Rural Health Association, Alomere Health stands out as the sole Minnesota hospital to achieve this prestigious distinction. As our community continues to expand, we seek dedicated caregivers who possess expertise and a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals during their most vulnerable times.
Department: Environmental Services
Employment Status: Full Time (1.0) 80 Hours per Pay Period
Hours
3:00pm - 11:30pm or 4:30pm - 1:00am Monday - Friday
Weekend and Holidays as scheduled.
Job Description
The Housekeeper/environmental service worker maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the health care center. The position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility. The position distributes and tracks clean linens to user departments and maintains stock levels on nursing floors. The position follows standard practices and procedures and complies with regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions
Position Objective: The Housekeeper performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas of the facility. The position distributes and tracks clean linens. The Housekeeper follows standard practices and complies with regulatory requirements.
Essential Responsibilities
The following description of responsibilities to be performed is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
- Use various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants to disinfect all areas and equipment
- Mop and vacuum floors and make beds
- Distribution of clean linens to user departments and ordering of new linens to maintain an adequate supply for the facility.
- Uses standard precautions when in contact with infectious material.
- Uses personal protective equipment when there is a risk of exposure to chemicals and/or infectious materials.
Education, Experience And Skills Required
- No set educational requirements
- Knowledgeable about Housekeeping procedures/techniques
Benefit Status
Full Time
Union Position
Yes
Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. A Functional Job Description for this position is on file in the Human Resources Office and is available to all applicants for review. All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.
I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge
I authorize Alomere Health to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Alomere Health’s review of this application.
I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health.
I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.
Alomere Health is an EEO employer.