Housekeeping/laundry | PRN

Avera•Aberdeen, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping/Laundry worker is accountable for cleaning duties that help maintain a clean and aseptic facility, and laundry duties that provide sufficient linens to all departments while ensuring high-quality service. The role performs cleaning in patient-care areas, operating and emergency rooms, isolation areas, offices, dining areas, and other assigned departments. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment, caring for floors and carpets, removing refuse, and replenishing dispensers. The worker also cleans laundry areas and equipment, records laundry and performance data, and mends reusable linens. This PRN position is based at Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with at least one day per week guaranteed and the possibility of additional work in most weeks. Some weekends, evenings, or holidays may be required based on coverage needs. The listed pay range is $17.50 to $21.50 per hour, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work the specified hours.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity for position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

Perform designated cleaning in inpatient-care areas and disinfect various items in patient rooms.
Perform designated cleaning in operating and emergency rooms.
Clean floors, walls, and ceilings.
Clean isolation areas according to special standards and procedures.
Clean offices, dining areas, and assigned departments, including dusting and cleaning fixtures, furniture, equipment, bathrooms, windows, and other listed surfaces.
Empty trash containers and dispose of refuse; mop and vacuum floors and carpets; refill dispensers as needed.
Report equipment maintenance needs and supply requirements to the Housekeeping Manager.
Support the facility's strategic and operational plans and facility functions.
Clean the laundry area and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
Record statistical data, including daily laundry poundage by department and performance breakdowns.
Mend torn linens that are in good condition and return them to circulation.
Follow safety and infection-control procedures and policies to help ensure a safe, clean environment for patients, residents, and staff.
Perform additional duties as assigned.