Housekeeper - Surgical Services

WVU Medicine

13d

About The Position

Performs a variety of environmental services to maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition at Potomac Valley Hospital. The role includes cleaning patient, clinical, public, and administrative areas; removing trash; replenishing supplies; making beds; and keeping assigned equipment clean and in working condition. The employee follows established cleaning, safety, and sanitation procedures and reports problems to a supervisor. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, the employee must complete annual required education related to those standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is listed as a preferred qualification.
• Ability to be scheduled based on hospital operational needs.
• Ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Ability to understand assigned areas and the supplies and equipment needed for them.
• 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.
• 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 patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, operating rooms, offices, and equipment according to 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.
• Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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