Housekeeper | Housekeeping at Abarca Health

Yankton, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Ability to work primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Resident Dining Feeding Assistant Program - Avera within 1 Year
Preferred: High School or GED Equivalent
Preferred: 6 Months to 1 Year experience
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

Cleaning resident rooms, baths, laboratories, offices, halls
Delivering flat wear linens to all neighborhoods
Washing and drying personal linen and other areas
Washing beds and mattresses
Washing walls, ceiling, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills
Keeping utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition
Utilizing supplies and chemicals in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations to avoid waste and unnecessary cost
Replacing soiled drapes and cubicle curtains
Disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and supplies following approved policies
Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; vacuuming carpeting
Cleaning rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies
Emptying wastebaskets and outside trash receptacles; transporting trash and waste to disposal area
Ensuring sufficient supply of clean and well-maintained linens to all areas in an economical and efficient manner
Keeping linen shelves and linen storage rooms clean and in orderly condition
Washing and drying personal linen in all Neighborhoods according to policy and procedure

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HousekeepingCleaningLaundryDisinfectionSterilizationFloor ScrubbingVacuumingWaste DisposalLinen ManagementChemical Handling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Housekeeper position?

The pay range is $17.25 - $21.25, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this a remote position, or what is the work location?

This is an on-site position at Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center.

What are the required qualifications for this housekeeping role?

Candidates must be able to work the specified hours, have visual acuity adequate for duties, communicate effectively, hear and distinguish sounds, and complete the Resident Dining Feeding Assistant Program within 1 year. High school or GED equivalent and 6 months to 1 year experience are preferred.

What is the company culture like at Avera?

Avera emphasizes compassion, hospitality, stewardship, and upholding standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm.

What makes a strong candidate for this housekeeper job?

Strong candidates demonstrate commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles, along with the ability to perform essential cleaning duties efficiently while following policies.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees