Hospital Cleaning & Patient Care Support Specialist

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network performs standardized cleaning in patient rooms, offices, departments and ancillary areas using approved procedures. This role includes discharge cleaning, cycle cleaning, and exterior cleaning to support daily operations and patient care in a hospital setting.

Adherence to chemical safety, equipment handling, and regulatory requirements is essential. The position also supports patient satisfaction initiatives and can involve additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing and effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate power equipment.
• FIT testing may be required, but provided upon hire as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to the various departments; cleans daily in all areas including discharge cleaning, patient room cleaning, cycle cleaning, office cleaning and all ancillary area cleaning to ensure the continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operations.
• Completes project work as assigned which may include wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens and sharps container removal; assists with hospital emergency clean up.
• Actively participates in Patient Satisfaction initiatives to meet department goals.
• Adheres to hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment and machinery and in clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processes.
• Adheres to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital and regulatory bodies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Following instructions

Communication

Power equipment usage

Job description

Allegheny Health Network performs standardized cleaning in patient rooms, offices, departments and ancillary areas using approved procedures. This role includes discharge cleaning, cycle cleaning, and exterior cleaning to support daily operations and patient care in a hospital setting.

Adherence to chemical safety, equipment handling, and regulatory requirements is essential. The position also supports patient satisfaction initiatives and can involve additional duties as assigned.