HOUSEKEEPER I

Covenant Health • Tazewell, TN

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About The Position

The Housekeeper I, Environmental Services, 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 position also stocks supplies in restrooms and appropriate rooms in the hospital and related buildings.

Claiborne Medical Center is a member of Knoxville-based Covenant Health. It offers emergency care, general and orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, diagnostic services, and skilled and long-term care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Requirements

• No minimum education is specified. Any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the essential tasks 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

• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas according to established schedules and prescribed methods.
• Assists with cleaning emergency spills when observed or upon request.
• Checks assigned equipment daily for cleanliness and proper repair.
• Observes and reports needed repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings, and fixtures.
• Removes waste and soiled linens from work areas and places them in specified containers or bags; handles biohazardous waste properly.
• Monitors supply and equipment levels and notifies the supervisor when additional supplies are needed.
• Personally inspects completed tasks and assigned areas.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required annual education assignments; works toward goals and objectives; and participates in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed