Housekeeper

North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Spring Behavioral Healthcare in Leesburg, VA is seeking a full-time Housekeeper to join our Environmental Services team. The Housekeeper will perform cleaning in patient rooms, lounges, nursing stations, and offices to maintain a safe, aseptic environment and support efficient hospital operations.

Typical shift is 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM on a rotating seven-day schedule, including weekends. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, ability to stand for long periods, and adherence to universal

Qualifications

• Education: High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Experience with cleaning techniques and equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, lounges, nursing stations, service areas and offices as scheduled.
• Clean restrooms and patient rooms with appropriate germicidal solutions.
• Maintain stocked custodial closets and cleaning carts and keep doors locked.
• Distribute clean linen to patient care areas and maintain par levels.
• Empty trash and perform periodic cleaning as required.
• Restock soap and paper supply dispensers and provide supplies to units.
• Assist with patient discharge cleaning and prepare rooms for occupancy.
• Report needs for special cleaning or repairs to supervisor.
• Follow universal precaution procedures and wear gloves when handling soiled linen.
• Familiar with cleaning chemicals and use protective equipment as indicated.
• Safely operate vacuums and utility carts; attend shifts on time in proper uniform.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleaning techniques

Equipment handling

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Disinfectants

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.