Housekeeper, Healthcare
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Site:
North Shore Medical Center, Inc.
Responsible for performing work aimed at preventing the spread of any diseases by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing areas, properly disposing of hazardous waste, and efficiently sterilizing equipment and apparatuses.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions- Performs cleaning duties in alignment with the organization and according to pre-established schedules and infection control guidelines.
- Completes waste stream removal.
- According to established procedures clean and service assigned areas.
- Move furniture, equipment, and supplies in and around the Medical Center departments, and performs a variety of cleaning duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition.
- Operates assigned equipment, (floor machines, buffers).
- Participates in a minimum of eight unit/department meetings annually.
- Maintain assigned patient and non-patient areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times.
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes.
Experience:
Related experience 0-1 year preferred.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
- Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision
- Far Constantly (67-100%) - Vision
- Near Constantly (67-100%) - Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
Work Location81 Highland Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Employee TypeRegular
Work ShiftDay (United States of America)
Pay Range$17.71 - $21.51/Hourly
Grade1
EEO Statement3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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