Hospital Housekeeper

Brook Farm Veterinary Center is an animal hospital located in Patterson, New York. Applicants will be responsible for the following: Mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry. Keep entire hospital, both inside and outside, clean throughout the day. Stock housekeeping supplies as needed.

Cleaning of restrooms on a daily basis. Cleaning up animal urine and feces and blood. Attention to detail is required, and any allergies to animals must be controlled through medications, as this is a high traffic animal hospital. This position does not handle animals. Experience working with cleaning preferred.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for all basic cleaning in and around facility.
• Cleans floors and rooms. including dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, picking up larger objects off the floor, and spot cleaning glass and windows.
• Cleans and disinfects patient runs and cages.
• Cleans restrooms, including restocking dispensers, emptying trash, cleaning and sanitizing fixtures, cleaning mirrors, spot cleaning partition doors and walls, sweeping and mopping tile floors, and cleaning toilets and urinals.
• Vacuums, empties trash, and replaces liners.
• Disinfects all common areas.
• Sets up, stocks, and maintains cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Monitors and maintains sanitation and organization of assigned areas.
• Transports dirty linens and handles laundry.
• Assists other departments when needed to ensure optimum service.
• Performs additional duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and schedules
• Paid time off and holidays (for eligible employees)
• Health insurance: subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Pet care: discounted care and insurance
• Professional development: we completely coordinate your continuing education and subsidize courses where we can
• Practice-sponsored outings and events
• Uniform allowance or discount

Our Leadership Philosophy
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We strive to build a culture where employees can be their fullest selves and their individual contributions are valued. We truly want to see all of our team members not only succeed but to elevate themselves. Brook Farm strives to provide an environment that allows for both personal and professional growth by providing the tools and opportunities to thrive. We take pride in the role we provide in pet care, and every team member is empowered to try new things and own their decision-making.

Our Mission and Vision
We care for every animal and every person who cares for them. We envision a world where every person and animal lives in health and harmony.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Brook Farm Veterinary Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Brook Farm is fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and New York State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination.

Folx who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or are underrepresented in the industry are encouraged to apply.

Drug-Free Workplace Statement
Brook Farm Veterinary Center has zero tolerance for illegal drug use. Within the limits of federal, state, and local laws, Brook Farm Veterinary Center reserves the right to examine and test for drugs and alcohol at our discretion. We are a smoke-free workplace.

Background Screening
To ensure that individuals selected and retained posses the qualifications required to safely and effectively perform the duties of their position, the practice may conduct background screening. This can include reference checks, driving record checks, criminal record checks, and education and credential verification.

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