Housekeeper

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, a part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), seeks a dedicated Housekeeper to support its Environmental Services team in Leesburg, VA.

The role ensures a safe, clean, and aseptic environment for patients, staff and visitors on a rotating schedule including weekends. Responsibilities cover cleaning patient rooms, restrooms, common areas and offices, linen distribution, waste disposal, stocking supplies, and adhering to safety/precaution protocols.

Qualifications

• Education: High school education or equivalent is preferred; must read and write in English.
• Physical requirements: able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move equipment.
• Experience: residential cleaning experience and occasional supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, common lounge areas, nursing stations, service areas and offices per schedule and procedures.
• Clean restrooms and patient rooms using germicidal solutions.
• Maintain clean and stocked custodial closets and carts; keep doors locked from resident access.
• Pull soiled linen and distribute clean linen to patient care areas; maintain par levels.
• Empty trash and periodically clean when soiled.
• Restock soap and dispensable paper supply dispensers.
• Provide cleaning supplies to units with proper labeling and storage.
• Ensure efficiency in handling patient discharge, terminal cleaning, and room occupancy readiness.
• Report to supervisor needs for special cleaning or repair of furniture.
• Uphold universal precautions; wear gloves handling soiled linen.
• Familiar with cleaning chemicals used; use protective equipment as indicated.
• Safely operate vacuums and utility carts.
• Be present for all shifts on time in proper uniform as posted.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

North Spring Behavioral Healthcare is currently hiring for a full-time Housekeeper to join our Environmental Services team!

Overview

On a daily basis follows set routines to create and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. The Housekeeper shall provide cleaning services in assigned areas to maintain an orderly, aseptic physical environment.

Schedule

Early morning shift from 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM; five days on a rotating seven-day schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, common lounge areas, nursing stations, service areas and offices according to schedule and established procedures which attend to furniture, floors, light fixtures, vents, glass doors, etc.
• Clean restrooms and patient's rooms using the appropriate germicidal solutions.
• Maintain orderly, clean and stocked custodial closets and cleaning carts, assuring that doors are kept locked from resident access.The Housekeeper shall provide Support Services to maintain environmental systems which assist facility in efficient functioning:
• Pull soiled linen and distribute clean linen to patient care areas ensuring par levels are maintained.
• Empty trashcan and periodically clean when soiled.
• Restock soap and dispensable paper supply dispensers.
• Provides cleaning supplies to units as indicated ensuring proper labeling and storage at all times.
• Ensure efficiency in handling patients discharge, terminal cleaning, and preparing resident room for occupancy.
• Report to supervisor the need for special cleaning or repair furniture.
• Consistently practice within department universal precaution procedures, wearing gloves when handling soiled linen.
• Is familiar with cleaning chemical used; uses protective equipment as indicated.
• Safely operates equipment such as vacuums and utility carts in a safe manner.
• The Housekeeper checks posted schedule and is present for all shifts on time in proper uniform.

North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)-licensed, and Joint Commission approved 87-bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, and a 40-bed Inpatient Acute Psychiatric Hospital. North Spring is situated on 42 acres of scenic greenlands in historic Leesburg, VA, approximately 25 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. We provide therapeutic programs for adolescents in a safe and secure environment that encourages growth and self-responsibility. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 83,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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.

Qualifications

• Education: High school education or equivalent is preferred. Must be able to read and write in English.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to meet the basic health requirements of hospital without restrictions. Must possess physical stamina to stand the majority of shift and to lift and move equipment and supplies. Physical demands require dexterity, good vision, and ability to walk, stoop, and bend. Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience: Previous residential experience is desirable. Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment with aptitude for attention to detail.