Housekeeping - Environmental Services - Assisted Living

Sanford Health • New Hope, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Join us at The Lodge of New Hope, a new assisted living community nestled into a quiet neighborhood, yet conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, entertainment and healthcare. Our 31 cozy apartments and comfortable common areas are supported by a skilled and caring staff, with a wide range of options for services and activities.

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 waxing machines.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED