Housekeeping Associate, 16 hours, day shift

Winchester Hospital; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Associate to join their team. In this vital role, you'll contribute to the cleanliness of clinical units, impacting patient satisfaction and infection control. Your responsibilities will include cleaning patient rooms, following established protocols, and ensuring a professional environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive team of healthcare professionals committed to making a difference in the community. If you're passionate about service and cleanliness, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean clinical areas including patient rooms and hallways.
• Follow a seven-step cleaning process and restock supplies.
• Maintain professionalism and assist with food distribution.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, to heal, and to excel in service to our community by cleaning clinical units, which include patient rooms and all other areas of the hospital. This staff position impacts patient and family satisfaction as cleanliness directly influences perception and infection control.

Job Description:

Qualifications:

Education: Preferred: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience: Preferred: Customer service experience

Other Skills/Knowledge: Required: Effective communication in English with patients, visitors, and staff.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications:

N/A

Life Support Certification Required:

N/A

Population Specific Requirements:

N/A

Other Job Requirements:

• Schedule may vary; holidays and weekends required.
• Travel as needed for off-site locations.
• Must be 18 or older.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports vary by location and shift: off-site, evening, or day shift supervisors.
• Not responsible for supervising others.

Job Functions:

• Clean clinical areas including patient rooms, hallways, and staff areas.
• Follow a seven-step cleaning process.
• Restock supplies.
• Introduce self to patients, maintain professionalism and privacy.
• Assist with distributing food trays.
• Update bed tracking and communicate with service centers.
• Maintain a clutter-free environment and assist in emergencies.
• Handle regulated medical waste following safety protocols.
• Remove, launder, and rehang curtains as needed.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties using WE CARE behaviors.
• Contact with potentially infectious materials.
• Ability to push, lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Use of cleaning chemicals.

Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 is required for employment.

Join a team of over 35,000 healthcare professionals making a difference in patients’ lives. We are an equal opportunity employer.