HOUSEKEEPER

Independence Health System•Butler Township, PA

20d

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and services assigned hospital areas and facilities, responds to routine customer cleaning requests, and maintains equipment and materials. The role follows established cleanliness standards, departmental work patterns, and cleaning procedures. It also involves collecting and transporting regulated and non-regulated waste and soiled linens, maintaining waste holding areas, and obtaining and replenishing supplies cost-effectively. The Housekeeper records supply usage and other work-related information accurately, completes required form fields, and communicates task status verbally to the shift charge person and on forms. The position moves furniture in patient areas, follows direction from the charge person, and uses resources to prevent surface damage. Other duties may be assigned. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work; local travel between Independence Health locations may be expected. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may coach and mentor other department positions.

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.
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Responsibilities

Clean and service assigned hospital areas and facilities.
Perform routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
Perform daily cleanup and care of equipment and materials.
Meet the hospital's established standards of cleanliness and follow departmental work patterns and cleaning steps.
Collect and transport regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, and materials to designated locations according to departmental 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.
Accurately record supplies taken or removed on department inventory forms and enter accurate data on work-related forms.
Complete all requested form fields and communicate task status on forms and verbally to the shift charge person.
Move furniture, including beds, chairs, and gurneys, in patient areas.
Follow direction from the charge person and use resources to prevent damage to surfaces.
Coach and mentor other positions in the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.