Full-Time Housekeeper/EVS Technician
About The Position
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With high-quality culinary and support services, we help our partners elevate the patient and resident experience. Forefront is currently seeking dedicated Full-Time Housekeepers to join our Environmental Services (EVS) Team at Peninsula Behavioral Hospital in Louisville, TN. At Forefront, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients, visitors, and staff while growing your career in a supportive and rewarding environment. Summary/Objective: Provides daily housekeeping services to the patients to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, patients, family members and the public.
- Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to operate housekeeping equipment.
- Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and work assignments.
- Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.
- Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, patients, and family members.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year housekeeping experience in a health care setting is desired.
- Have general knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention.
Responsibilities
- Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Closely follows daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
- Cleans floors, including dust mop, wet mop, sweeping and vacuuming.
- Cleans furnishings which are both moveable and stationary throughout the facility.
- Cleans fixtures including restroom, light fixtures, water fountains, etc.
- Dusts, disinfects, horizontal surfaces throughout the facility.
- Removes trash and cleans/disinfects waste containers.
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms in both the resident rooms and public spaces throughout the facility.
- Cleans public spaces throughout the facility including corridors, stairwells, elevators, waiting rooms, lobby, etc.
- Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by Manager.
- Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Attend in-service educational programs.
- Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
- Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
- Perform other department duties assigned by the Housekeeping/EVS or designee.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits (for Full-Time Employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
