Overview
Environmental Services Housekeeping Jobs in Kearney, NE at Mount Carmel Home
Through faith and love, we are committed to enriching the lives of those we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY
7:30am-4pm
Every other weekend and every other holiday is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s):
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect resident rooms and bathrooms.
- Sanitize high-touch surfaces such as handrails, door handles, light switches, and call lights.
- Clean common areas including dining rooms, hallways, therapy spaces, and lounges.
- Follow infection prevention protocols, including proper PPE use and disinfectant contact times.
- Collect and remove trash and soiled linen according to facility procedures.
- Perform routine floor care such as sweeping, mopping, and spot cleaning.
- Respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning requests.
- Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment per training and Safety Data Sheets.
- Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply needs.
- Complete cleaning logs and assigned checklists.
- Interact respectfully with residents, visitors, and coworkers.
- Assist in resident room moves
Additional Key Responsibilities
- Perform terminal cleaning of rooms after discharge or transfer.
- Follow isolation and enhanced cleaning procedures during outbreaks.
- Stock paper goods, soap, sanitizer, and other restroom supplies.
- Maintain organized housekeeping closets and storage areas.
- Transport trash, recyclables, and linen carts to designated areas.
- Clean vents, baseboards, ledges, and other detail areas as assigned.
- Assist with emergency cleanups (floods, spills, accidents).
- Support facility inspections and surveys by maintaining assigned areas.
- Follow proper clean-to-dirty workflow.
- Secure chemicals and equipment when not in use.
- Observe and report resident concerns or unusual conditions to nursing staff.
- Comply with HIPAA and resident privacy standards.
- Attend staff meetings and required in-services.
- Cross-train in other Environmental Services tasks as needed.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Ambition – The drive to achieve personal advancement.
Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Team Builder – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
Self-Confident – The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
Tactful – Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Loyal – The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Less than high school education
Experience: No prior experience necessary
Other Requirements: Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Ability to deal tactfully with residents, co-workers, family members, Mount Carmel staff and visitors. Demonstrate ability to follow written and oral instruction with little supervision.
Key Words: cleaning, janitor, janitorial, housekeeper, sanitation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires standing and walking for most of the shift, frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and pushing or pulling supply carts and equipment. Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?
- What is your current phone number?
- This position is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including every other weekend and every other holiday. Are you able to work this schedule?
- What is your contact email address?
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Kearney, NE 68845 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Environmental Services Housekeeping
Company: Mount Carmel Home
Location: Kearney, NE
