Housekeeper (Full Time)

WVU Medicine

21d

About The Position

Performs routine cleaning duties within designated patient care areas. Cleans and disinfects areas occupied by patients, offices, ancillary areas, and lounges to maintain a safe, healthy, and aseptic environment for personnel, patients, and visitors. The position may provide housekeeping services at off-site or hospital locations and may be cross-trained in other areas. The role requires frequent standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting, including the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. The work environment includes frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and different types of cleaning chemicals. Employees must be schedulable based on hospital operational needs, deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests, understand assigned areas and their necessary supplies and equipment, and read and follow written work assignments.

Requirements

Ability to be scheduled for work based on the hospital's operational needs.
Ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of assigned areas and the necessary supplies and equipment.
Ability to read and follow written work assignments.
Frequent standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting; ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Maintain hard-surface floors by mopping as required.
Maintain carpeted surfaces using assigned equipment.
Move furniture with proper equipment and assistance as assigned, and arrange it for special functions or routine cleaning.
Replenish supplies, including stocking patient restrooms with paper supplies.
Gather and properly dispose of trash, infectious waste, and recycling items.
Clean and disinfect patient and non-patient areas according to specified procedures.
Arrange furniture to maintain an orderly and attractive environment.
Sanitize patient bathrooms, public restrooms, employee lounges, and exam rooms.
Participate in disaster and emergency evacuation plans as directed and attend training regarding new supplies and equipment.
Sanitize beds, patient rooms, and bathrooms upon patient discharge, and make beds with clean linen.
Verify that electrical equipment in patient care areas is working, including nurse call systems, bed controls, and light bulbs; initiate work orders through the Housekeeping Supervisor to correct deficiencies.
Use chemicals safely and properly according to manufacturer specifications and procedures, and operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer and departmental procedures.
Check walls and carpets for soiled spots; wash walls, shelves, and windows; and dust furniture and window sills.
Spot-clean spills and accidents and notify the Supervisor if further assistance is required.
Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly, perform routine user upkeep of equipment, and promptly report mechanical failures to Facilities Management.
Provide housekeeping services at off-site or hospital locations as needed.
Cross-train in other areas as needed.