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.
Overview
Under direct supervision, maintain assigned areas within the medical center in a clean, safe, attractive, and orderly condition, ensuring a sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Responsibilities
Cleaning:
Clean assigned areas on campus include patient and non-patient areas (offices, elevators, grounds, parking garages, lobbies, conference rooms), according to established standards.
Tasks include washing furnishings, curtains, walls, vacuuming upholstery, removing trash and biohazard waste, and replenishing waste collection devices.
Use disinfectants and cleaning solutions in line with policies and procedures, ensuring attention to detail.
Notify the supervisor of any signs of pests and ensure all areas are left neat and orderly after cleaning.
Floor Care:
Sweep, mop, wax vinyl tile floors, vacuum, and shampoo carpets, and scrub grout areas as required.
Report any floor issues that need more than routine cleaning, such as worn areas, for scheduling of deeper maintenance.
Complete floor care tasks assigned.
Documentation & Communication:
Maintain accurate records, including daily tasks, laundry weights, linen inventory, project requests, and equipment or facility issues.
Stay up to date on department information through email, bulletin boards, and meetings. Participate in departmental improvements.
Equipment Maintenance:
Report any concerns related to equipment (e.g., broken parts, unusual sounds, or malfunctioning call bells), furniture, or work areas (e.g., soiled tiles, damaged walls).
Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and charged as required.
Supplies & Storage:
Monitor supply levels and report when chemicals or equipment are running low or not functioning properly.
Assist in the proper storage and organization of department supplies.
Linen Management:
Collect, sort, and process soiled linen according to infection prevention procedures.
Prepare linen for laundering and ensure it's delivered to designated areas when cleaned, maintaining proper stocking levels.
Keep laundry area clean and organized, and document soiled laundry weight as per department policy.
Maintain laundry equipment and report when servicing is needed.
Infection Prevention:
Follow infection prevention protocols, including proper cleaning after spills involving blood or body fluids.
Consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to hand hygiene policies.
Department Support:
Assist with a variety of tasks related to cleaning, floor care, and linen processing as needed.
Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the team, providing excellent customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.
Be open to adjusting shifts or assignments as needed to meet department needs.
Qualifications
Previous cleaning experience in healthcare, school, or hospitality setting.
Experience operating floor equipment, sweepers, and commercial washers/dryers.
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.