Housekeeper

WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital; Barnesville (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNS Barnesville Hospital in Barnesville, OH seeks an Environmental Services Associate to clean patient rooms, exam rooms, and public areas, following established procedures. You will report problems to the supervisor and ensure supplies are stocked in all areas.

The role requires physical ability for cleaning tasks, PPE usage, and adherence to safety regulations. You will maintain equipment and support a clean, safe hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Scheduling ability to align with hospital needs.
• Ability to interact politely and effectively with guests.
• Clearly understand assigned areas, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and ensures all areas are clean and in good repair; report problems to supervisor.
• Cleans patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, OR rooms, offices and equipment.
• Removes trash from all assigned areas.
• Replenishes towels, toilet paper, and soap across locations.
• Makes beds in discharge rooms and on-call rooms per procedures.
• Maintains equipment in clean, working condition; report issues.
• Moves equipment, furniture, and cleans as assigned.
• Follows all safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Scheduling ability

Guest relations

Area understanding

Reading & following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Company

BARNS Barnesville Hospital

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair; report problems to the supervisor.
• Cleans all assigned areas, including patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, OR rooms, offices and equipment, following established procedures.
• Removes trash from all assigned areas.
• Replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all locations of assigned areas to assure adequate supply.
• Makes beds, following established cleaning procedures in all patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms as assigned.
• Maintains assigned equipment in clean, working condition, reporting problems and suggestions to the supervisor.
• Moves equipment, furniture, boxes, wash walls, spot carpets, etc. as assigned.
• Follows all safety and sanitation regulations.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

• Must have physical ability to perform cleaning tasks such as mopping, reaching and bending and operating floor equipment such as vacuum cleaners, autoscrubbers, buffers, etc.
• Must meet Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard.
• Capable of wearing appropriate PPE for an extended period of time

Working Environment

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning chemicals.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment
• Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: BARNS Barnesville Hospital

Cost Center: 612 BARNS Environmental Services

Address: 639 West Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.