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Cypress Point Rehabilitation and Nursing, Virginia Beach, VA, United States


Houskeeper/Laundry (Porter) Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team‑up with like‑minded co‑workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

While working here, you will enjoy:

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job Description It’s time for a sweeping change to your career so that you can pursue what matters to you! At Eastern Health Care, making sure we provide clean environments is something in which we take pride and is a skill set that can help take you further in your career.

As a professional Housekeeper on our team, you’ll take pride in cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of our locations to help keep our guests happy and healthy. Integrity and attention to detail are also two must‑have tools that you keep in your cleaning case. By helping us create clean, safe, and orderly environments for our guests, you’ll pave the way to more opportunities for yourself at Eastern Healthcare!

Job Responsibilities

Receive and sort soiled linen into designated classifications.

Operate automatic cart washer, as required. Remove linen carts from cart washer exit.

Operate flatwork ironer, small piece folders and fold linen following predetermined standards. Process specialty items.

Be responsible for quality control.

Ensure linens meet the quality expectations designated by specific customers. Any questions or issues should be referred to the lead or supervisor.

Identify each linen distribution cart with proper labels and tags, covering all linen carts prior to transport.

Fold and store linen to maintain cleanliness standards.

Assist truck driver to load the linen and/or materials on the truck.

Inform the lead or supervisor on par level or quantity of supplies.

Be responsible for cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of work area.

Maintain friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients, and co‑workers. Be adaptable to customer needs.

Maintain all assigned ancillary and department areas and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner, to protect safety and health of others and in compliance with accurate preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in department policy.

Inspect and use judgment in determining which cleaning techniques outlined in orientation guidelines to follow.

Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and solutions as observed by supervisor.

May disinfect and sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides and sterilizing equipment.

Diligently employ universal precautions when disposing of trash and bio‑hazardous materials.

Keep cart properly stocked with equipment and cleaning supplies; ensure all chemicals are accurately labeled, and all equipment is in good working condition.

Promote effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships, maintain professional conduct at all times.

Assist in improving productivity and efficient operations of the department.

Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to component and departmental training commitments.

At Eastern, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done makes a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Past cleaning experience preferred.

Attention to detail.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff.

Ability to respond effectively to changing demands.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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