Housekeeping Worker

Montefiore Mount Vernon • St. Charles, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleans and services hospital premises, including office areas, ancillary areas, bathrooms, hallways, stairways, nursing areas, and patient rooms. Uses specified cleaning techniques and chemicals while meeting Medical Center cleanliness standards and completing assigned work on time. Prepares rooms for discharge by removing linen and non-clinical items. Performs related duties as required, including assisting with floods, snow, and other emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sterilization techniques and procedures.
• Annual assessment by OHS.
• Fit test by OHS.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an appropriate work training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean hospital premises and assigned areas using specified cleaning techniques and chemicals within required time frames.
• Clean patient rooms, including beds and tables, and prepare rooms for discharge by removing linen and non-clinical items such as IV poles and commodes.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment; clean blinds, window sills, cabinets, closets, walls, baseboards, and doors.
• Arrange and rearrange furniture before and after cleaning while preventing property damage.
• Wash bathtubs, sinks, tiles, toilets, and fixtures; replenish disposable supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
• Sweep, mop, burnish, and vacuum rooms and corridors as appropriate.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles and wastepaper baskets; gather and dispose of refuse, including bagging, boxing, tagging, and removing red-bag waste according to regulatory guidelines.
• Keep the housekeeping supply closet neat, clean, and organized, and request cleaning supplies as needed.
• Complete required documentation for specialty cleaning, including in areas such as the OR, Cath Lab, Pharmacy, and Endo; escalate issues to the appropriate person or department.
• Assist with floods, snow, and other emergencies, and perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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