Housekeeper

WVU; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Martinsburg is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Worker to maintain cleanliness in various areas. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, replenishing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. This position is non-exempt with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully with guests.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and ensure all assigned areas are properly cleaned.
• Clean all assigned areas including patient rooms and public areas.
• Replenish supplies like paper towels and soap.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Performs a variety of environmental services to maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Core 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. Inspect and ensure all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair; report problems to the supervisor.
2. Clean all assigned areas, including patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, OR rooms, offices, and equipment, following established procedures.
3. Remove trash from all assigned areas.
4. Replenish paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all locations of assigned areas to ensure adequate supply.
5. Make beds, following established cleaning procedures in all patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms as assigned.
6. Maintain assigned equipment in clean, working condition, reporting problems and suggestions to the supervisor.
7. Move equipment, furniture, boxes, wash walls, spot carpets, etc., as assigned.
8. Follow all safety and sanitation regulations.

Specialty Accreditation Requirements

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. Perform cleaning tasks such as mopping, reaching, bending, and operating floor equipment like vacuum cleaners, autoscrubbers, buffers, etc.
2. Meet Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard.
3. Capable of wearing appropriate PPE for an extended period.

Working 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 understand assigned areas, necessary supplies, and equipment.
4. Ability to read and follow written work assignments.

Additional Job Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Company and Location

BMC Berkeley Medical Center, 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.

About Us

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system with more than 2,700 beds, comprised of over 20 hospitals, including a children's hospital and five institutes, anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown. Learn more: https://wvumedicine.org/about/