Housekeeper

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to clean and disinfect patient areas, restrooms, and common spaces according to established protocols. You will support a sanitary, safe, and orderly environment for adolescents, children, adults, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, bed-making, and sanitizing all surfaces. A focus on safety and quality improvement is essential, with opportunities to grow within LVHN's trusted

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience in housekeeping.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment such as vacuums and commercial washers and dryers.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1 year prior housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic tasks to maintain an aseptic, clean, and attractive environment.
• Spot cleans walls, windows, furniture, and carpets.
• Disinfects sinks, tubs, mirrors, and toilets using proper techniques.
• Maintains supplies of soap, towels, tissue, and other items.
• Makes beds and distributes linens.
• Cleans and sanitizes surfaces throughout the facility.
• Suggests improvements and participates in quality initiatives.
• Uses cleaning chemicals safely according to guidelines.
• Keeps housekeeping carts and vacuums in good condition.
• Reports repairs and follows up to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Follow instructions

Phone and computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Vacuum equipment

Commercial washers/dryers

Job description

Summary

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Cleans and disinfects according to established protocols, utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment. Performs housekeeping services for adolescents, children adults, and geriatric patients. Assists in the overall facility cleaning to ensure that residents are provided with an uncluttered and orderly environment.

Job Duties

• Performs basic tasks according to highly specific departmental policies and procedures in order to maintain an aseptic, clean, and attractive environment for the hospital.
• Spot cleans walls, windows, furniture, and carpets.
• Disinfects sinks, tubs, mirrors, toilets, urinals using proper disinfecting techniques.
• Maintains adequate supply of soap, towels, toilet tissue, and other necessary items.
• Makes beds; sorts and distributes linens.
• Cleans and sanitizes all horizontal and lateral surfaces throughout the facility.
• Offers suggestions to improve work methods or procedures and participates in the quality improvement process.
• Utilizes cleaning chemicals properly and safely in accordance with department guidelines.
• Keeps housekeeping carts and vacuums clean and in good working order.
• Reports repairs or the need for replacements and follows up to ensure that the repairs meet facility standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 1 year
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment such as vacuums and commercial washers and dryers.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Prior housekeeping experience

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Agency Policy

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 700 E Broad St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: variable shift and hours Department: 1017-00137 Housekeeping Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region's largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

Company Culture

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. LVHN's culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire.

If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.