Housekeeper

Independence Health System Careers•Clarion, PA

19d

About The Position

Performs daily cleaning in patient rooms, public areas, and ancillary areas, maintaining a clean, sanitary, and attractive healthcare environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Uses a variety of cleaning equipment and collects regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, and other materials for delivery to designated locations in accordance with department procedures and regulatory guidelines. When the Supervisor is absent, the Lead, Housekeeper serves as a liaison to management for the department. The role may involve rotating shifts, standby, on-call work, and local travel between Independence Health locations, depending on operational needs. A sign-on bonus is indicated as available; no amount or eligibility details are provided.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Good organizational skills, independent thinking skills, and sound judgment.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check through the PA State Police system.
When lifting more than 50 pounds, use two-person lift assistance and/or a transfer device.

Responsibilities

Clean and service assigned hospital areas and facilities.
Respond to routine cleaning requests within departmental duties.
Clean and care for equipment and materials daily.
Meet the hospital’s established cleanliness standards and follow departmental work patterns and cleaning steps.
Collect and transport regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, and other materials to designated locations according to department procedures and regulatory guidelines.
Secure containers and liners and place them upright to prevent spillage; clean waste holding areas daily.
Obtain, use, and replenish supplies cost-effectively according to hospital and department procedures.
Record supplies taken or removed on the department inventory form.
Accurately complete work-related forms, communicate task status on forms and verbally to the shift charge person, and complete all requested data fields.
Move furniture, including beds, chairs, and gurneys, in patient areas while using resources to prevent surface damage.
Follow direction from the charge person.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serve as a coach and mentor to other departmental positions, without direct supervisory responsibility.