Housekeeper

Description

• Our Mission: AVHS exists to enhance the lives of those who entrust us with their care by providing an exceptional
• healthcare experience with compassion and quality while meeting the unique needs of all members of our
• communities.

Housekeeper / Environmental Services Technician (Full-Time)

Make a direct impact on patient health and safety as a Housekeeper / Environmental Services (EVS) Technician at Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS). Recognized as one of the region’s premier employers, AVHS relies on our EVS team to maintain a clean, safe, and healing environment across our facilities.

Schedule & On-Call Requirements

• •Status: Full-Time
• •Standard Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (this can be discussed for minor adjustments)
• •On-Call: One weekday evening per week + rotating weekend coverage

Key Responsibilities

• •Perform high-standard cleaning, sanitization, and floor care across patient care areas, offices, and common spaces.
• •Adhere to strict infection control, safety, and health system guidelines.
• •Restock supplies, handle waste disposal, and respond promptly to urgent room turnaround requests.
• •Serve as a friendly, professional face to patients, visitors, and staff.

What We Offer

• •Competitive Compensation & Industry-Leading Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• •Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• •Retirement Planning: Robust retirement savings plan with health system matching contributions.

Ready to build a meaningful career with a top community employer? Apply today to join the Artesian Valley Health System team!

Requirements

Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Experience: Previous commercial cleaning or housekeeping experience (preferred).

Core Competencies:

• •Must understand and apply effective cleaning, sanitizing, and chemical safety principles with appropriate training.
• •Ability to safely read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions, including safety rules, procedure manuals, and SDS sheets.
• •Strong observational, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Interpersonal & Professional Skills:

• •Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with co-workers, patients, residents, and support agencies.
• •Must maintain strict patient and system confidentiality at all times.
• •Ability to work independently with high personal integrity and adaptability.
• •High level of customer service, treating patients, guests, and staff with courtesy and respect.

Physical & Environmental Expectations:

Physical ability to execute heavy cleaning duties (sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, washing windows/walls, moving waste) without causing unnecessary disturbance to patients.

Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Strict compliance with healthcare facility dress code, mandatory education, and health system policies.