Housekeeper

LVHN; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a dedicated housekeeping team member for Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill. The role supports a clean, safe patient environment by performing cleaning and disinfecting tasks across adolescent, adult, and geriatric areas.

Applicants should follow established protocols, be able to use basic phone/computer tools, and have a High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.).

Responsibilities

• Spot cleans walls, windows, furniture, and carpets.
• Disinfects sinks, tubs, mirrors, toilets, urinals using proper techniques.
• Maintains supply of soap, towels, and toilet tissue.
• Makes beds and distributes linens.
• Cleans and sanitizes surfaces throughout the facility.
• Reports repairs and follows up to ensure standards.

Skills

Understanding instructions

Cleaning chemicals

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Commercial washers/dryers

Job description

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(tm) 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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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Sunday-Saturday; 7:00a-3:00p variable days with weekend and holiday rotation

Department

1024-00111 Housekeeping