Housekeeper -PTW

WVU Medicine

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of environmental services to maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition. The position cleans patient and other facility areas, removes trash, replenishes supplies, makes beds as assigned, and maintains equipment. The role follows safety and sanitation regulations and may require annual education related to specialty accreditation at facilities with those requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is listed as a preferred qualification.
• Ability to be scheduled for work based on hospital operational needs.
• Ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Ability to understand assigned areas and the supplies and equipment needed.
• Ability to read and follow written work assignments.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks such as mopping, reaching, and bending, and to operate floor equipment such as vacuum cleaners, autoscrubbers, and buffers.
• Must meet the Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for an extended period.

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 areas—including patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, operating rooms, offices, and equipment—following established procedures.
• Remove trash from assigned areas.
• Replenish paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in assigned areas.
• Make beds in patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms as assigned, following established procedures.
• Maintain assigned equipment in clean, working condition and report problems and suggestions to the supervisor.
• Move equipment, furniture, and boxes; wash walls; spot-clean carpets; and perform other assigned tasks.
• Follow safety and sanitation regulations.
• At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED