Housekeeper - Environmental Services
About The Position
Join the Glens Falls Hospital team as a Housekeeper in the Adirondacks, where responsible and dedicated employees are valued. The hospital is known for its strong community focus and welcoming family atmosphere. This role involves ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, common areas, and medical equipment, as well as handling biohazardous materials and following strict infection control protocols. The position offers opportunities for referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement for employees seeking to further their education in healthcare. This is an excellent entry-level role for individuals passionate about cleanliness and looking to start or advance a career in a hospital setting, with on-the-job training available. Shift differential is provided for evenings and rotating weekend coverage. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are available.
Requirements
- Must have exceptional time management, attendance, and communication skills with stake holders and fellow staff members
- Must be able to demonstrate the correct use of chemicals, supplies and tools (after brief training)
- Ability to apply common sense to determine the most appropriate time to clean certain areas in order not to disrupt the patients or other hospital functions
- Ability to carry out both oral and written instructions and solve problems
- Must be able to deal comfortably with a wide range of people, i.e., physicians, nurses, other housekeepers, visitors, and patients
Nice To Haves
- High school Diploma/GED preferred.
- Housekeeping or related field experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Daily cleaning and sanitizing including removal of waste/disposables or project work in each assigned area.
- Responsible for using basic housekeeping equipment, (mops, pails, dust mops, standard upright vacuums, and other cleaning equipment as assigned
- Responsible for moves and set up of equipment, furniture, and other items as assigned
Benefits
- referral bonuses for employees who recommend qualified candidates to join our team.
- tuition reimbursement for employees who wish to further their education and advance their careers in the healthcare field.
- valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
