Housekeeper, Healthcare

Position Summary

This position performs routine housekeeping duties to maintain a safe, pleasant, and functional environment for patients and employees of the Rocky Boy Health Center.

• Sweeps, vacuums, scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors and carpet using heavy duty scrubbers and vacuums.
• Cleans furniture, windowsills, empties waste baskets, rest rooms, and other fixtures daily.
• Uses various preparations to clean and maintain various kinds of floors and ceiling surfaces.
• Occasionally works on ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs and replace blinds, wash walls, etc.
• Removes stains from a variety of surfaces, using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Collects soiled laundry for laundry service.
• Empties trash and refuse containers and Hazardous Materials from clinical areas and transports to pick-up points.
• Cleans offices, storerooms, corridors, exam rooms, field buildings, administration building, and other areas as assigned.
• Follows infection control and safety standards to handle and dispose of infectious waste, biohazardous material and contaminated items.
• Maintains restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Cleans “isolation” areas, which requires application of specific disinfecting procedures.
• Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work requires constant standing and walking.
• This position’s schedule varies with shifts covering early and evening hours, holidays, and weekends.
• Wear protective clothing such as surgical scrub suits, shoe covers, face mask, cap or hair covers and gloves, taking care to change clothing when having to clean soiled, blood or body fluids.
• Undertakes additional responsibilities as delegated and directed by the supervisor to support the overall functioning and objectives of the Rocky Boy Health Center, which may include tasks such as assisting with administrative duties, participating in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to team projects, or engaging in professional development activities.

• Knowledge of housekeeping methods and techniques; of various floor, wall, and ceiling covering materials and their properties; and of current developments concerning new cleaning agents, techniques, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of textiles, especially concerning durability and clean ability of fabrics.
• Working knowledge of laundry operations, procedures, and equipment.
• Able to lift up to 40-50 pounds, walk and stand for extended periods.

This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity. Applicants with credentials that do not meet the minimum qualification for this position will not be considered. Rocky Boy Health Center Human Resources disclaims responsibility for ensuring the completion of application packages, considering only those applications received in proper and completed form before the 4:00 PM closing date for the advertised position.

This employment announcement is subject to change depending on budget availability and organizational priorities. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test, with successful applicants being subject to a 60-day probationary period.

Rocky Boy Health Center does not accept unsolicited resumes, proposals, or candidate submissions from recruiting agencies or third-party vendors. We are not seeking new recruiting or placement services for any positions at this time. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Rocky Boy Health Center, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees.

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