What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at HHS?
Housekeeper
- Wage: $15/hour
- Full-time
- Day/Evening
- Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
- Location: Ottumwa Regional Health Center
We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our housekeeping team!
Provide a superior level of cleaning quality in a hospital environment. Create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment where patients can heal.
Responsibilities
- Clean assigned areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, common areas, restrooms, and more
- Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of assigned areas
- Follow all HHS cleaning procedures and best practices
- Provide friendly and kind service to all individuals in the hospital
- Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment
- Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
- Preferred: Housekeeping experience (cleaning, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, room attendant, floor care technician, hotel operations, healthcare)
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
- Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift
- Must handle chemicals including bleach, wax, and disinfectants
- Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job
Benefits
We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.
- Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Life
- Safety Incentive Program
Important to Know
- Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
About HHS
HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- housekeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
