Job Description

We are hospitals and affiliated medical groups, working closely together for the benefit of every person who comes to us for care. We build comprehensive networks of quality healthcare services that are designed to offer our patients highly coordinated, personalized care and help them live healthier lives. Through collaboration, we strive to provide all of our patients and medical group members with the quality, affordable healthcare they need and deserve.

The Housekeeping Aide is one of the most important departments in a hospital, responsible for maintaining the hospital and office buildings in a safe, clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive manner, free from offensive odors.  Performs daily cleaning of occupied patient areas, nursing stations, work area, halls, lounges, storage areas, laboratory, bathrooms, offices, and any other areas assigned, in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department, and in accordance with the facility’s objectives.

• Soiled linen is stripped from the patient bed and placed in proper container
• Glass Disposal in white 5-gallon labeled buckets are covered securely.  Full 5-gallon buckets are replaced with empty clean bucket.  Full bucket, after securing cover, is transported to Infectious Waste storage area (locked) to wait proper pick up. 
• Infectious Waste s picked up in assigned areas. Waste is double-bagged in Red Infectious Waste labeled bags and securely tied. Waste is disposed in specified large bins (labeled Biohazardous) in locked storage area in rear of Medical Office Building.  
• Trash is picked up in all assigned areas. Trash is placed in closed, covered container on cart. Trash cans are cleaned and relined after emptying. Trash is disposed of in large dumpsters in rear of Medical Building for later collection.
• Check Out Cleaning includes making sure soiled linen is stripped from the patient bed and placed in proper container. 

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred. 

Minimum Experience: One to two (1-2)  years environmental services experience preferred. Six (6) months to one (1) year in a hospital environmental services capacity preferred. 

Req. Certification/Licensure: American Heart Association (BLS) Certification preferred.

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., is guided by a diverse and highly experienced leadership core. This group maintains the vision that has made Prospect a needed difference-maker in the lives of so many patients today, and many executives contribute to our continued efforts. As a member of our highly effective team of professionals you will receive:

• Company 401K
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time-off
• Life insurance

To apply for this role, or search our other openings, please visit   http://pmh.com/careers/  and click on a location to begin your journey to a new career with us!

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

EEOC is the Law: https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

Keywords: Sanitation, Cleaning, Maintenance, Housekeeper, Hospital Environmental Services, Infection Control, First Defe nse, Routine Cleaning, Environmental Services Aide, EVS