Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients, and a team focused on excellence.

• CLEANING RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Clean assigned areas on the campus (Patient/Non-patient; Offices; Elevators; Grounds/Parking garage/Lobbies/Conference rooms) following location standards.
  • Wash furnishings, curtains, and walls.
  • Vacuum upholstery.
  • Remove trash, cardboard, biohazard supplies, and replenish collection devices.
  • Clean equipment with disinfectant cleaning solutions, following policies and procedures.
  • Pay close attention to assigned areas and notify leads when pests are sighted.
  • Ensure areas are left neat and orderly, moving items to clean.

• FLOOR CARE:

  • Sweep, mop, and wax vinyl tile floors.
  • Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
  • Scrub grout.
  • Report when floors need more than minor attention (mopping/vacuuming) for scheduling of waxing/shampooing.
  • Complete floor care as assigned.

• DOCUMENTATION/COMMUNICATION:

  • Document daily assignments, weight of soiled laundry, linen inventory, requested projects, equipment/facility concerns, and discharge patient room data.
  • Stay up to date on department updates (read emails, bulletin boards, attend monthly meetings).
  • Participate in departmental improvements.

• EQUIPMENT CARE:

  • Report equipment issues (broken parts, unsafe conditions, unusual sounds, broken call bells, leaking faucets).
  • Report safety concerns with furniture and work areas (soiled tiles, broken tiles, damaged walls, burnt-out lights).
  • Clean, empty, and charge equipment as specified.
  • Complete tasks for EVS Assistant and operate wheelchair washer.

• SUPPLY MANAGEMENT:

  • Monitor and appropriately use cleaning chemicals.
  • Inform leads when supplies are low or chemicals are ineffective.
  • Notify leads when minor equipment (mop heads, mop handles, vacuums) is needed.
  • Assist with supply storage in the department.

• LINEN HANDLING:

  • Collect soiled linen following infection prevention procedures.
  • Prepare linen for laundering on and off-campus.
  • Wash and dry linen per department policy.
  • Deliver cleaned laundry to designated areas and ensure stocking levels are maintained.
  • Keep the laundry area clean and organized.
  • Document soiled laundry weight per department policy.
  • Maintain washing and drying equipment in good working order and report service needs.

• INFECTION PREVENTION:

  • Follow infection policies and sanitize after blood and body fluid spills.
  • Use proper techniques and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Follow hand hygiene policy consistently.

• DEPARTMENT SUPPORT:

  • Be flexible with assignments, completing tasks related to floor care, cleaning, and linen processing.
  • Assist leads in meeting customer expectations.
  • Be flexible with shift changes as needed.

• PATIENT ESCORT TEAM MEMBER:

  • Transfer patients via wheelchair, stretcher, and other available transfer equipment.
  • Clean and maintain stretchers and wheelchairs after each use.
  • Use "Green is Clean" tape on cleaned equipment.
  • Perform light maintenance duties (e.g., unclogging toilets, identifying leaks) and generate work orders for repairs.

Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare institution, school, or hospitality environment preferred. On the job training provided. Experience with any equipment used to clean from floor equipment to sweepers to commercial washers/dryers; Must have excellent customer service skills.

Non-essential:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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