HOUSEKEEPER- 2ND SHIFT

Independence Health System•Latrobe, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs daily cleaning in patient rooms, public areas, and ancillary areas to maintain a clean, sanitary, and attractive healthcare environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The role uses cleaning equipment and collects regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, and other materials for placement in designated locations according to department procedures and regulatory guidelines. When the Supervisor is absent, the Lead Housekeeper acts as the department's liaison to management and employees may seek assistance from the Lead Housekeeper. The position follows established cleaning procedures and work patterns, meets hospital cleanliness standards, responds to routine customer cleaning requests, and maintains equipment and supplies. The Housekeeper records inventory and work-related information accurately, communicates task status, follows the charge person's direction, and moves furniture in patient areas. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may coach and mentor other department positions. The position follows a rotating schedule Monday through Sunday, with hours subject to change based on operational needs. Scheduling may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call assignments. The posting identifies this as a second-shift position, but also describes a rotating schedule and daylight hours.

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.

Responsibilities

Clean and service assigned hospital areas and facilities.
Perform routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
Clean and care for equipment and materials daily.
Meet established hospital cleanliness standards and follow department work patterns and cleaning steps.
Collect and transport regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, and other materials to designated locations according to 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 and complete all required work-related forms accurately.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Coach and mentor other positions in the department.