Temporary Part Time Housekeeper

As a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment for healthcare simulation and education, Pocket Nurse provides solutions and services that create hands-on learning experiences for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our small business philosophy is, “Use your best judgement every day.” Not only do we give team members the guidance and tools to succeed, we give them autonomy to do their best for the company to succeed. This privately held company has been in business since 1992 and is experiencing strong growth year after year.

Do you want to use your skills to make a difference in the healthcare industry? We are seeking a Temporary Part-Time Housekeeper to support our team for up to 8 weeks by helping maintain a clean, safe and welcoming facility.  This role will perform a variety of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting duties that adhere to health and safety standards.

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, values attention to detail and quality, and can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while following established schedules and procedures.

Key Responsibilities based on the schedule and other duties as assigned:

• Maintains reliable attendance and punctuality for a Monday-Friday schedule of 4-hour daytime shifts.
• Follows daily cleaning schedules for offices, common areas, kitchens, restrooms, corridors and stairwells. 
• Sweeps and/or wet mops both carpeted and non-carpeted floors.
• Empties trash cans, replaces liners, and transports waste to disposal areas.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, fire extinguishers, and AEDs in common areas.
• Cleans and disinfects toilets in and out.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes fixtures such as sinks, counters, door handles, water fountains, microwaves, eating areas and other high-touch surfaces.
• Disinfects showers in fitness center locker rooms.
• Replenishes soap dispensers, paper products, and other facility supplies.
• Runs and unloads dishwashers.
• Keeps storage areas and carts clean and well-stocked and cleans assigned tools and equipment. 
• Assists with facility set up and clean up for company events.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education:                 

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.) preferred and prior related experience in commercial cleaning preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• General knowledge of tools, materials, safety procedures, and standard practices of housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitization.
• Ability to retain information from training and properly apply the knowledge.
• Ability to follow directions and schedules while remaining flexible to adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to work independently with time management skills.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays.
• Company-wide lunches and work-day events.
• On-site fitness center, free parking, and dog-friendly offices.
• The opportunity to make a difference in the ever-growing healthcare field.

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; walk stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; use close vision; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and pull/push up to 40 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit; overhead reach with hands and arms; use distance vision; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. No employee is authorized to lift weight over 50 pounds without assistance.

This role requires the individual to be able to understand, remember, apply, or communicate routine information and problems and explore alternative solutions; organize and prioritize thoughts, ideas, and own work schedule; apply common sense, analyze and make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; express written and spoken word for internal communications and understand, interpret, and follow written and oral technical instructions, schedules, and safety label directions; and operate a variety of tools and equipment for the safe maintenance of the facility.

Pocket Nurse is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Information is available here:   http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test and background check (including criminal record check).