Housekeeper

Universal Health Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Career development

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a full-time Housekeeper to support daily cleaning across patient rooms, offices and public areas in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and compassionate patient interaction.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of healthcare housekeeping experience and strong time management skills, with a high school diploma or equivalent. UHS offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of housekeeping experience; healthcare setting preferred.
• Time management and safe chemical handling skills.
• No licensure required (n/a).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of patient rooms, offices and public areas.
• Vacuum, dust, mop, sweep and manage waste.
• Maintain adequate linens and supplies in the facility.
• Follow infection control policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Interact with patients and visitors in a respectful manner.

Skills

Time management

Cleaning methods

Chemical handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

At Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, we are helping to create brighter, healthier futures for our patients and their families. We are the Piedmont Triad's only private psychiatric hospital meeting the chemical dependency illnesses and behavioral healthcare needs of those in our community.

Our 164-bed inpatient services for adolescents through senior adulthood offers comprehensive and individual assessments, psychiatric evaluation and medication stabilization, daily group therapy and personalized aftercare planning. We also offer a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program to ensure the continuum of care for our patients. Old Vineyard is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We are passionate about our work and are looking for individuals who share in this passion.

Housekeeper

We are currently seeking a full‑time Housekeeper to join our talented and caring team. Our ideal candidate will possess strong multitasking skills, detail‑oriented work habits, the ability to interact with all hospital guests with compassion and courtesy, as well as demonstrate professional, effective communication skills.

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper is responsible for daily housekeeping routines such as cleaning patient rooms, offices, and public areas, while ensuring a safe and risk preventive environment within OSHA regulations.

• Perform routine cleaning tasks of patient rooms, offices and public areas
• Vacuum, dust, mop, sweep and take out trash
• Ensure that adequate linens are kept in the facility
• Clean areas with disinfectants
• Refill supplies (paper products, soap, etc.)
• Keep cleaning supplies and equipment safely stored when not in use and away from patients' access when in use
• Report any situations that may affect the health and wellbeing of patients or employees
• Assist in assuring a safe and risk preventative environment
• Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and Safety/Risk Management plans, policies and procedures
• Use time constructively and in anefficient manner to accomplish assigned tasks
• Address patients, visitors, and co‑workers in a pleasant and respectful manner
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, hospital‑wide policies and procedures
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and facility in‑services and staff development activities as scheduled
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality
• Support facility‑wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives
• Maintain confidentiality ofhospital employees and patient information

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

General Requirement:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

One year previous housekeeping experience. Previous experience in healthcare housekeeping required.

Licensure/Certification:

n/a

Skills:

Time management, knowledge of proper cleaning methods and chemical use.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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.