Housekeeping Nights

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Kindred Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Palestine, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform advanced custodial and sanitation services to maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the hospital. This includes disinfecting patient rooms, surgical spaces, and managing regulated medical waste.

Qualifications

You have a basic understanding of infection prevention practices and the ability to follow instructions. You are physically capable of standing for extended periods, lifting, and performing repetitive motions. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

infection prevention practices

hazardous waste handling

regulated medical waste handling

chemical handling

Job Description

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Tech II performs advanced custodial and sanitation services to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the hospital. This role is responsible for cleaning patient rooms, public areas, procedural and surgical spaces, and may assist with specialized waste handling or terminal cleaning in clinical settings.

Essential Functions

  • Cleans and disinfects floors, walls, patient care equipment, restrooms, and public areas.
  • Prepares and uses germicidal cleaning solutions according to safety guidelines.
  • Handles hazardous waste, soiled linen, and regulated medical waste in compliance with protocols.
  • Restocks and organizes supplies and maintains supply closets.
  • Assists with furniture moves, room setups, and special project cleaning.
  • Collects, transports, and disposes of waste following regulatory standards.
  • Operates mechanical cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions and unsafe conditions to management.
  • Follows safety protocols for handling chemicals, equipment, and biohazards.  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Basic understanding of infection prevention practices.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Physically capable of extended standing, lifting, and repetitive motion.  


Education

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

  • None required.

Experience

  • 1 year of experience in a healthcare environmental services or custodial role (Preferred).

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Kindred Healthcare

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023. In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
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