Housekeeper

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is hiring a Fulltime Housekeeper for Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role involves routine cleaning tasks across various areas including patient rooms and common spaces, ensuring a germ-free environment for both patients and staff.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and preferred experience in environmental services. The position comes with attractive benefits including health plans and a tuition reimbursement program.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hospital environmental services/housekeeping preferred.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient rooms and common areas, ensuring a sanitary environment.
• Follows infection control practices including hand-washing techniques.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and replenishes as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Effective communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Fulltime Housekeeper position.

Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, the Housekeeper cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, clinical areas, assessment rooms, break rooms, outpatient areas, restrooms and corridors that are consistent with hospital procedures.

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, with every other weekend.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.
• Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs terminal/detailed cleaning of patient rooms when required to ensure a germ‑free environment and to enhance patient and employee safety.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Uses the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes cleaning supplies.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand‑washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Ability to do work on their own with normal supervision, adhering to safety precautions at all times.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand equipment operational instructions.
• Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors as needed.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintaining a positive and supportive work environment.
• Attends to both patient and staff housekeeping needs in a courteous manner.
• Works day, evening or night shifts as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hours biweekly accrued
• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
• Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance and much more

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of hospital environmental services/housekeeping preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.