Job Description

Housekeeping Services Assistant

The Housekeeping Services Assistant works under the general supervision of the Housekeeping Services Group Leader and is responsible for the cleaning and disinfecting of patient and non-patient areas, preparing rooms for incoming patients and performs other duties as assigned. Responsible for linen and waste processing.

Job Type: Full Time, 80 hours every two weeks

Shift Length: 3:30p-12a

Weekend Frequency: Every 3rd weekend

Wage Range: $14.50 - $18.90

Want to know what it's like to work in Environmental Services at Holland Hospital? Who better to hear from then some of our current employees!

This is one of the best positions in the hospital because every day is different. If you like working in a team, while also owning the work that you do, Environmental Services is for you! Speed is a big factor for this job as there is lots to do and our job is to make sure each patient has a safe and clean environment during their time at the hospital. The managers here are great at giving employees time to learn the pace of work and are always happy to provide assistance and guidance.

Teamwork: Environmental Services is like a big family. We all look out for each other and genuinely like working together. Employees are always willing to help each other out. One of the biggest factors about working with the EVS team at Holland Hospital is that you are working with the best of the best. Many of the employees worked through some of the hardest points of the pandemic and they stayed. They continued to work hard and were an integral part of keeping the hospital clean and safe.

Work tasks: Cleaning patient care areas, rest rooms, offices, and isolation rooms. Removing waste and soiled linens. Maintaining the housekeeping cart and restocking the housekeeping closet. While dealing with bodily fluids can be a part of the job, it happens a lot less than what outsiders think and is nothing like you see on TV! Patient interaction is a huge part of the job. You can help make their time here enjoyable and safe.

Additional thoughts from our staff: "Progress, not perfection!" "Five dollar meal vouchers at the cafeteria are great and so needed!" "You can be successful every day." "You can make a difference here!" "One of the best cultures you will find at a place of employment. By far has been my favorite place to work. I love coming here every day." "This job can be hard, but it will be so rewarding."

Cleaning of Patient Care Areas

• Performs general cleaning in occupied patient care areas.
• Performs discharge cleaning in unoccupied patient care areas.
• Performs isolation room cleaning in accordance with posted procedures.

Cleaning of Offices and Ancillary Areas

• Cleans and disinfects office and ancillary areas in accordance with written work schedules and procedures applicable to each area.

Cleaning of Rest Rooms

• Cleans and disinfects rest rooms in accordance with written work schedules and procedures.

Waste Removal and Linen Processing

• Properly transports waste to designated collection points. Includes medical waste.
• Processes clean and soiled linen following established guidelines/procedures.
• Cleans waste holding carts after use.

Maintains Housekeeping Cart, Closet and Equipment

• Cleans, restocks and maintains housekeeping closet, housekeeping cart and related equipment.

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

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