Housekeeper

­ditional Information About the Role Want to be a part of providing excellent housekeeping services for our patients? Do you strive to make a lasting impact? Join the Environmental Services team at Progress West Hospital! 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Rotating weekends Rotating holidays Overview Opened in 2007, Progress West Hospital is BJC HealthCare’s newest hospital in St. Charles County, featuring modern private rooms. It offers 24-hour emergency services and has partnered with St. Louis Children’s Hospital to provide world-class pediatric emergency care. Progress West Hospital also provides surgical services, endoscopy services, a cardiac catheterization lab, medical/surgical inpatient services, diagnostic imaging, lab services, and the Advanced Wound Center, a specialty wound treatment facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Progress West Hospital recently completed an expansion of its Childbirth Center to include enhanced services for at-risk mothers and babies, with a newborn ICU that provides care for babies born as early as 32 weeks. Progress West Hospital is a Certified Level II Stroke Center. The hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, pediatrics, and orthopedics. The housekeeping department is in charge of ensuring the hospital is appropriately cleaned to be not only visually pleasing, but more importantly prevent infections. This department, along with all departments within the hospital, supports the guiding principles of the hospital in providing care that is customized and reflects the patient's needs, values, and choices. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose The Housekeeper is an environmental services worker who is responsible for daily housekeeping services as assigned, using procedures as outlined by the hospital or service organization. Responsibilities Performs routine janitorial and cleaning activities in patient, public and common areas using prescribed, established cleaning process. Performs discharge cleaning process in inpatient rooms and prepares room for next admission. Performs room set up and changes as needed, including changing linens, cleaning, mopping and furnishing. Keeps equipment clean and functional according to procedure. Notifies supervisor or manager of any equipment, furniture, or building fixtures that are in need of maintenance. Minimum Requirements Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience <2 years Supervisor Experience < 2 years Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer