Housekeeper I

Covenant Health • Morristown, TN

61d

About The Position

The Housekeeper I, Environmental Services, cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishings according to established policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain 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, breast imaging, and a Women’s Center with labor and delivery suites and a secure newborn nursery.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to individuals with a high school diploma or GED.

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 repair needs involving 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 supply and equipment levels and notify the supervisor when additional supplies are needed.
• Inspect completed tasks and assigned areas.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual required education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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