Housekeeper/EVS Tech/Laundry Full Time at Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

13.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Professionalism, Safety Practices, Resident Rights, Housekeeping Skills, Laundry Services, Cleaning Procedures, Infection Prevention, Communication Skills, Manual Dexterity, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Teamwork, Time Management, Problem Solving, Physical Stamina

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Company Description Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience Job Description Forefront Healthcare is growing and we are excited to be looking for Housekeepers/Laundry Attendants. This position is so important to keep our environments safe and clean! Join our team and continue to build your career with us! Summary/Objective: Provides daily housekeeping services to the patients/residents to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. *Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned per Standard Operating Procedures. *Closely follows daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules. *Cleans floors, including dust mop, wet mop, sweeping and vacuuming. *Cleans furnishings which are both moveable and stationary throughout the facility. *Cleans fixtures including restroom, light fixtures, water fountains, etc. *Dust, disinfects, horizontal surfaces throughout the facility. *Removes trash and cleans/disinfects waste containers. *Cleans and disinfects restrooms in both the resident rooms and public spaces throughout the facility. *Cleans public spaces throughout the facility including corridors, stairwells, elevators, waiting rooms, lobby, etc. *Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by Manager. *Provides daily laundry services to residents in an effective and efficient manner. *Gathers and weighs soiled personal items, linens, garments, etc. and places in appropriate containers. *Sorts stained items for treatment/stain removal. *Folds, hangs and distributes personal items, linens, and garments to resident rooms. *Follows the facility’s laundry schedule to ensure timely services to the residents. *Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures. *Attend in-service educational programs. *Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties. *Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies. *Perform other department duties assigned by the Housekeeping/EVS or designee. Qualifications 1. Customer Service Oriented. 2. Professionalism 3. Safety Practices. 4. Resident Rights. 5. General Knowledge of HSKG/EVS Skills. Work Environment: This position requires lifting up to forty pounds (40lbs). Primarily works throughout the facility, including resident rooms; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, blood and body fluids. Physical Demands: Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and works with housekeeping supplies and equipment. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Must be able to lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: 1st shift Monday-Friday with alternating weekend and holidays Required Education and Experience: 1. Ability to read, write and speak English. 2. High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Minimum one (1) year housekeeping experience in a health care setting is desired. Have general knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: *Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public. *Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to operate housekeeping equipment. *Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. *Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members. This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction High-stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment Additional Information Pay rate: $13.00/hr All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Housekeeper/EVS Tech/Laundry Attendant provides daily housekeeping and laundry services to ensure a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for residents. This role involves following cleaning schedules, managing laundry tasks, and adhering to safety and infection control protocols.