Housekeeper / Environmental Services / Laundry Tech
PMC Mission and Values
Our Mission is excellence in healthcare services and the promotion of wellness in our community. Our Guiding Values are Integrity, Dignity, Professionalism, Teamwork and Quality.
Job DescriptionHousekeeper / Environmental Services / Laundry Tech
DepartmentEnvironmental Services
Reports ToEnvironmental Services Supervisor
Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Housekeeper / EVS Tech. The Houskeeper clean the Medical Center -- patient rooms, resident rooms and work areas. These work areas include the laboratory, radiology, emergency room, clinic, health center, central supply, surgery, linen closets, storage areas, and lounge areas.The Housekeeper maintains a check off chart of work performed. Employees will be CHEST (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician) certified within six months of hire.
Responsibilities- Dust and mopping of all hallways upstairs previous to being scrubbed and buffed.
- Cleans bathrooms thoroughly
- Dust and mops assigned areas daily.
- Damp dust bed frames and furniture. Cleans windows and windowsills. Cleans radiators.
- Changes curtains as needed. Changes mop heads daily.
- Changes mop water with every other room. Treats dust mop to weekly with Zep-O-Mist
- Damp dusts around sprinkler heads.
- Fills in and does Laundry when needed.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Experience as a housekeeper or maid helpful. Must be able to follow guidelines for cleaning approved by the Infection Preventionist.
- Physical job - must be able to walk, bend, stoop, and run basic equipment. Work requires standing for most of the shift.
- Includes lifting, bending, squatting, reaching and carrying heavy items (up to 50 pounds).
Working Environment
Works in a clean, well-lit environment around patients, residents, family members and employees. May work at the PMC main site or the Wellness Education amp; Resource Center (WERC) building. Normal housekeeping for healthcare hazards are present, i.e., potential for germs, infectious surroundings, utilizing chemicals with proper gear to clean.
- Housekeeper is a full time, 40 hour per week position.
- Primary hours for work are 5 am
- 1:30 pm or 10:30
- 7 pm, with weekends and holidays.
- Background Check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation conducted through the State of Alaska in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Drug Screening. All employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana.
- Immunization Compliance. Employees are required to meet all immunization requirements as mandated by the State of Alaska and Federal regulations governing healthcare facilities.
** Position open until filled.