Environmental Services Aide

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Bourbon Community Hospital, a 58-bed acute care facility, is proud to offer our community the latest in technology in a quiet hometown atmosphere. Our patients are our friends, our neighbors, and our family. We provide the highest quality of care to our patients in over 20 specialty areas.

Where We Are:

Bourbon County is home to beautiful horse farms, expansive golf courses, one of Kentucky's oldest drive-in theaters, winding waterways, beautiful historic architecture and historic attractions. Here spend the day enjoying Horses-History-and Hospitality. There is even a 20' tall Eiffel Tower 

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development opportunities
• And much more…

Position summary: 

Housekeeping Aide Clean assigned areas thoroughly ensuring the hospital meets CDC guidelines for Infection Controls. Stock assigned area with basic supplies, including linen, soiled linen bags, paper towels, soap, sanitizer & toilet paper. This will be accomplished by following hospital procedures for cleaning the different departments that are unique by vacuuming, sweeping, high dusting, mopping, sanitizing all furniture in a patients room or in common areas of the hospital, restrooms, walls, vents, cleaning windows, and any other duties deemed necessary for hospital cleanliness. Must be able to work every other weekend. 

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Minimum Work Experience Previous clinical Housekeeping experience, preferred 

Preferred Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Cleaning Services: Cleans assigned areas thoroughly, ensuring facilities meet sanitation regulations and Infection Control standards.

   
   • Cleans, sweeps, dusts, mops, and/or polishes assigned areas or buildings. 

   
   • Stocks assigned areas with basic supplies. 

   
   • Checks area after cleaning to ensure departmental guidelines are followed. 

2. Cleaning Support Activities: Performs appropriate follow-up, documentation, and compliance activities related to cleaning procedures. 

   
   • Documents work performed according to department standards. 

   
   • Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding cleanliness status, (e.g., when patient room is ready for discharge, etc.)

   
   • Complies with all applicable JCAHO, OSHA, and related standards regarding chemical/supply use and documentation. 

   
   • Informs supervisor of inventory and supply needs. 

3. Safety: Identifies potential safety hazards in work areas and takes appropriate action to ensure safety of self and others.

    
   • Identifies potential safety hazards or problems in work areas.

    
   • Takes appropriate measures for safety of self and others in work area.

   
   • Reports and/or communicates correct information concerning safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

EEOC Statement:

Bourbon Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.