Group Leader Housekeeping

Penn Medicine; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper at Doylestown Hospital to maintain a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role involves supervising aides, supporting daily operations, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention guidelines.

Responsibilities include following a seven-step cleaning process, restocking supplies, reporting issues, and assisting with staff training.

Responsibilities

• Follows the 7 step cleaning process for all assigned areas. Cleans/disinfects items/surfaces including beds, tables, chairs, doors, walls, sinks, toilets, showers, drapes, curtains, ledges, vents, lights, furniture, telephones, wheelchairs, floors, and accessories.
• Restocks supplies, chemicals, and cart; reports cleaned discharge units via the Bed tracking System.
• Removes trash and replaces liners; segregates waste according to proper waste streams.
• Assists the Manager in the Day to Day operations of the Housekeeping Department; demonstrates knowledge in all areas.
• Identifies and reports broken or faulty equipment, safety hazards and patient safety risks; follows safe work habits.
• Participates in departmental meetings, required trainings, competency assessments, and seeks opportunities to improve performance.
• Follows Infection Prevention guidelines to minimize cross-contamination and infection risk; adheres to Hand Hygiene policy.
• Knowledge and expertise in cleaning all areas and tasks in the department, including specialized areas such as OR, Cath Lab, LDRP, etc.

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• To perform all Housekeeping and Housekeeping related duties necessary to provide a safe, clean, and aesthetic environment for customers, visitors, and associates of Doylestown Hospital.Coordinates and supervises Housekeeping Aides and Housekeeping Department Workload. Provides assistance in the training of new staff in proper cleaning methods, techniques, and duties. Performs all housekeeping and housekeeping related duties necessary to provide a clean, sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• 1. Follows the 7 step cleaning process for all assigned areas. Cleans/disinfects items/surfaces including but not limited to beds, bedside cabinets, overbed tables, chairs, doors, walls, glass, sinks, toilets, showers, drapes, curtains, ledges, vents, lights, office, furniture, wall hangings, telephones, wheelchairs, litters, floors, and accessories. Performed on a pre-determined schedule or as needed basis: 1.1 Area/items to be free from dust, debris, marks, stains, and other soil as verified through written or informal Q.A. checks by supervisor. 1.2 Restocks all supplies, chemicals, and cart. 1.3 Report all cleaned discharge units via the Bed tracking System 2. Removes trash and replaces trash liner. Segregates waste according to appropriate waste stream process & transports to designated holding area. 2.1 Performed on a pre-determined schedule or as needed basis. 2.2 Cans should not be overflowing prior to emptying. 3. Assist the Manager in the Day to Day operations of the Housekeeping Department. 3.1 Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of Housekeeping operations. 3.2 Always cooperates with and assists co-workers and managers according to established channels and lines or authority at all times. 3.3 Assists with training of associates, daily workload monitoring, meeting room set-up. 3.4 Acts as a role model for the housekeeping associate. 3.5 Performs other duties as assigned. 4. Identifies and reports broken or faulty equipment, safety hazards and patient safety risks 4.1 Always reports all items in need or repair to supervisor as needed. Takes corrective action. 4.2 Adopts and practices safe work habits & acts within security guidelines. 4.3 Reports unsafe acts & patient safety risks. 5. Actively participates in Departmental meetings, in-services, required training, competency assessment, and takes action to improve performance. 5.1 Attends all monthly departmental meetings as indicated in meeting minutes or by attendance records. 5.2 Completes required in-service trainings and competency assessments within required time frame. 5.3 Actively works to improve performance thru demonstrated training and competency assessments. Seeks opportunities for additional training to improve performance and develop technical skills. 6. Follows Infection Prevention guidelines to minimize the risk of cross contamination and reduce the spread of Infection. 6.1 Demonstrates adherence to Hand Hygiene policy 6.2 Consistently follows guidelines for Isolated Patient Room cleaning. 6.3 Follows Standard Precautions. 7. Knowledge and expertise in cleaning all areas and of all tasks in the department. This includes specialized areas such as OR, Cath Lab, LDRP, etc

Credentials

Education or Equivalent Experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.