Housekeeper

UHC United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain clean and orderly areas across patient rooms, exam rooms, and public spaces. Responsibilities include cleaning, trash removal, replenishing supplies, and bed making for discharge rooms and on-call areas.

The role requires endurance for routine cleaning tasks, ability to follow procedures, and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow written work assignments.
• Ability to deal tactfully with guests and staff.
• Must be physically able to perform cleaning tasks and lift moderate weight.

Responsibilities

• Inspect areas to ensure cleanliness and report issues.
• Clean patient rooms, exam rooms, restrooms and common areas.
• Empty trash and replenish supplies as needed.
• Make beds in patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms.
• Maintain and report condition of cleaning equipment to supervisor.
• Move furniture and equipment as required.
• Follow safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Reading and following instructions

Guest relations

Teams scheduling adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Performs a variety of environmental services to maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. High school diploma or equivalentCORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair; report problems to the supervisor.2. Cleans all assigned areas, including patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, OR rooms, offices and equipment, following established procedures.3. Removes trash from all assigned areas.4. Replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all locations of assigned areas to assure adequate supply.5. Makes beds, following established cleaning procedures in all patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms as assigned.6. Maintains assigned equipment in clean, working condition, reporting problems and suggestions to the supervisor.7. Moves equipment, furniture, boxes, wash walls, spot carpets, etc. as assigned.8. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations.For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:1. 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: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. 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.2. Must meet Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard.3. Capable of wearing appropriate PPE for an extended period of timeWORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning chemicals.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.3. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment4. Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.Additional Job Description:Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:UHC United Hospital CenterCost Center:612 UHC Environmental ServicesAddress:327 Medical Park DriveBridgeportWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity EmployerWest 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.