Description

PCSI is looking for a Hospital Housekeeping Aide at Evans Army Community Hospital! The Hospital Housekeeper will be responsible for delivering the highest quality of cleaning service for our customers and hospital patients. We are looking for ambitious, compassionate team members with a desire to support our mission and values in their daily work. This position will report to the Shift Supervisor and is based at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, CO. Typical work hours will be 1st shift - 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; 2nd shift 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm; 3rd shift 11:30 pm to 7:30 am. Weekend/holidays may be required.

Benefits Include:

Base Pay is $18.08/hr. 2nd Shift Differential of $.15. 3rd Shift Differential of $.30

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Pension, 10 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Who We Are:

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do as Hospital Housekeeping Aide:

• Perform a variety of routine, unskilled and semi-skilled housekeeping work while maintaining the assigned location(s) clean.

• Perform all duties assigned in accordance with standard cleaning procedures of the American Hospital Association and the Joint Commission of Healthcare Organizations.

• Mix water and chemicals to create solutions used for daily cleaning according to Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Clean and supply patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, laboratories, bathrooms, offices, and other assigned areas.

• Sweep and mop floors using reverse mopping procedures; may occasionally operate a buffer and blower fans.

• Clean rugs and/or vacuums carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies. May be required to use wet vacuums.

• Move and dust furniture and equipment as needed such as chairs, knee wells, picture frames, mirrors, filing cabinets, desktops, handrails, etc.

• Dust and wash walls, ceilings, sills, woodwork, partitions, windows, baseboards, porcelain, and stainless-steel fixtures as needed.

• Clean (wipe down) doors, furniture, and equipment as needed to established process and procedures.

• Stock and clean all dispensers as needed (soap, air freshener, paper towels and toilet paper).

• Remove and transport trash, waste, and recyclables to disposal areas from assigned location(s).

• Clean blinds and hang privacy drapes or cubical curtains as required.

• Service, clean and replenish patient rooms and restrooms as needed (occupied and unoccupied).

• Clean wheelchairs, carts, racks, and nursing stations as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Prior experience working as a housekeeper or relative experience is preferred.

• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English Language.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use general cleaning equipment such as a mop, broom, wet vacuum, duster, pail, buffer etc.

• Ability to use general cleaning equipment as outlined in procedures to ensure proper usage and safety.

• Must be able to read and follow proper dilution rates for cleaning chemicals provided to ensure there is no excessive use of supplies; will be required to only use what is needed and conserve cleaning supplies as appropriate.

• Must be able to maintain assigned equipment in satisfactory and working condition.

• Ability to climb, bend, squat, lift and carry objects ranging from 10-60 pounds. Occasionally push objects up to 100 pounds; Prolong walking up to 90%.

• Ability to read and understand the “Material Safety Data Sheets” (MSDS) for all chemicals and solutions used during working hours.

• Ability to follow policies and procedures in place to perform duties assigned.

• Ability to work as a team member and independently to complete daily tasks.

• Ability to assist and communicate with others as needed and establish effective working relationships.

• Ability to comply with Medicare, City, State, and Federal regulatory agency requirements.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.

• Ability to work in aseptic areas as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, odors, chemicals, and infectious disease(s).

• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

• Possess valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.

• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

Equal Opportunity Employment

PCSI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All Veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)