Housekeeper I

Covenant Health•Morristown, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper I cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishings according to established policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital and related buildings. The role also stocks supplies in restrooms and other appropriate rooms in the hospital and related buildings. Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area. Its services include emergency care, laboratories, radiology, therapy services, breast imaging, and a Women’s Center with labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery.

Requirements

No minimum education requirement is specified. A combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the job is acceptable; this is typically equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
No minimum experience is specified.
No licensure is required.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas according to established schedules and prescribed methods.
Assist with cleaning emergency spills when observed or upon request.
Check assigned equipment daily for cleanliness and proper repair.
Observe and report needed repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings, and fixtures.
Remove waste and soiled linens from work areas and place them in specified containers or bags; handle biohazardous waste properly.
Monitor supplies and equipment and notify the supervisor when additional supplies are needed.
Personally inspect completed tasks and assigned areas.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.