Housekeeper

Duke PA; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital, seeks a housekeeping professional to perform routine cleaning and support services in patient care areas. The role operates within a Duke Health facility in Raleigh, NC, with PRN and first/second shift options.

Responsibilities include maintaining high cleanliness standards and complying with safety protocols. The position requires ability to follow written and oral instructions, and to work collaboratively with staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic housekeeping and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and odor control in work areas.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash.
• Clean, mop, scrub, sweep or vacuum floors, stairways, and halls.
• Clean, wash, dust, or polish hardware, brass, furniture, mirrors, and equipment exteriors.
• Clean patient rooms and/or offices thoroughly, including bathrooms.

Skills

Housekeeping basics

Cleanliness standards

Reading and writing

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Location:

• Duke Raleigh, a Campus of Duke University Hospital

Working hours:

• PRN
• 1st shift
• 2nd shift

Occupational Summary

• Performs routine manual housekeeping work cleaning areas within a DUHS entity.

Work Performed

• Empty trash.
• Clean, mop, scrub, sweep or vacuum floors, stairways, and halls.
• Clean, wash, dust, or polish hardware, brass, furniture, mirrors, bedside lighting fixtures, vents, radiators, and exteriors of cabinets and equipment.
• Clean patient rooms and/or offices thoroughly by mopping floors, washing furniture, scrubbing plastic cushions, frames and cleaning and washing bathroom fixtures and walls.
• Clean drinking fountains, ice-making machines and sand urns; clean blinds with damp cloth or vacuum.
• Report repairs needed to supervisors including broken or cracked window panes, leaky faucets, toilets, loose tiles, broken blinds and damaged furniture.
• Follow all universal precautions, blood borne pathogen procedures and use personal protective equipment as needed while cleaning patient care areas.
• May dust mop, wax and buff floors and shampoos carpets.
• May be required to perform 'Seven Step' cleaning of all surgical areas, wall cleaning, machine scrubbing of floors (no finish) and related tasks with particular attention to specialized needs in the surgical area. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic housekeeping and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and odor control in work area.
• Ability to read, write and follow direct written and oral instructions.
• Ability to integrate age-appropriate response to the specific needs of the patient and visitor.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Level Characteristics

• N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• N/A

Experience

• N/A

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• If required to drive a DUHS vehicle, must have a valid N.C. driver's license in their possession and a good driving record.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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