Housekeeper & Laundry Worker

Franciscan Healthcare is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The position includes both environmental services and laundry responsibilities, supporting infection prevention and patient comfort.

Hours:

Minimum 40 hours/week, weekend and holiday rotation, possibility of picking up an evening shift

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, and walls Clean, wash, disinfect, and polish bathroom and fixtures Clean windows, mirrors, and blinds Clean floors to include dry, damp, and wet mopping Clean carpets to include, vacuuming and spot removal in assigned areas Discard infections/non-infections waste into proper containers Collect soiled linen and distribute clean linen to designated area Sorting, washing, drying, pressing, and folding clothing and other textile items Removing stains from items following appropriate procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPPA Ability to follow written and oral instructions Full range of body motion with frequent standing and walking as well as bending, stooping and reaching Medium strength with lifting of 50 lbs. occasionally, 25lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly (Lifting over 35 lbs requires assistive devices be used) Full manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination and alertness

WORKING CONDITIONS

Combination of office and normal hospital environment Frequent exposure to dirty and unsanitary conditions Frequent exposure to cleaning fluids and toxic materials Exposure to infectious waste and disease Exposure to latex through regular use of gloves and contact in the hospital environment Terrazzo floors and fluorescent lighting