HOUSEKEEPER I

Covenant Health•Crossville, TN

About The Position

Cumberland Medical Center Overview: Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care. Position Summary: Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishing following established policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital and related buildings. Also responsible for stocking supplies in restrooms, appropriate hospital and related building rooms.

Requirements

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
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Responsibilities

Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request.
Performs daily check of assigned equipment for cleanliness and proper repair.
Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings and fixtures.
Removes waste and soiled linens from work area. Places in specified containers or bags. Demonstrates proper handling of biohazardous wastes.
Monitors levels of supplies and equipment. Notifies supervisor of need for additional supplies.
Monitors levels of supplies and equipment. Notifies supervisor of need for additional supplies.
Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.