Housekeeper

WVU Medicine

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of environmental services to maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition. The role includes cleaning assigned areas in a hospital, maintaining equipment and supplies, and following safety and sanitation regulations. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, the employee must complete annual education related to those requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to perform cleaning tasks such as mopping, reaching, and bending, and to operate floor equipment.
• Must meet the Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for an extended period.
• Ability to be scheduled for work based on the hospital's operational needs.
• Ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Ability to understand assigned areas and the necessary supplies and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned areas to ensure they are properly cleaned and in good repair, and report problems to the supervisor.
• Clean assigned patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, OR rooms, offices, and equipment according to established procedures.
• Remove trash from assigned areas.
• Replenish paper towels, toilet paper, and soap throughout assigned areas.
• Make beds in patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms as assigned, following established cleaning procedures.
• Keep assigned equipment clean and in working condition, and report problems and suggestions to the supervisor.
• Move equipment, furniture, and boxes; wash walls and spot carpets as assigned.
• Follow all safety and sanitation regulations.
• Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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