Housekeeping - Part Time Job at Good Samaritan in Forest City

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Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility Information

Facility: GSS IA Forest City Ctr
Location: Forest City, IA
Address: 606 S 7th St, Forest City, IA 50436, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 16.00
Salary Range: $11.00 - $17.00
Day shifts with weekend rotation required
Eligible for Part Time Good Samaritan benefits
Department: Good Samaritan Society - Forest City is a senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services.

Job Summary

Environmental Services Technician responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks include but are not limited to: emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff.

May be responsible for clear cleaning of: patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards.

Wear proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines. Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Use pagers and technology appropriately. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate.

Physical activities include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50 lbs. The position requires being on feet for majority of shift. May be exposed to noise.

Work hours vary depending on patient/resident needs. May include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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EEO Statement

The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Drug Free Workplace

The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0244866

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