Housekeeper (Full Time)

WMCH Weirton Medical Center; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a housekeeping professional to maintain floors, clean patient and non-patient areas, and support orderly environments. The role includes furniture arrangement, supply replenishment, and sanitization across hospital spaces.

Responsibilities cover discharge cleaning, waste disposal, and safe operation of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Works 40 hours weekly in a non-exempt on-site role with patient-facing interaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all hard surface floors via mopping as required.
• Maintains all carpeted surfaces using assigned equipment.
• Move furniture with proper equipment and arrange for functions or routine cleaning.
• Replenishes supplies and keeps patient restrooms stocked.
• Gathers and disposes of trash, infectious waste and recycling items properly.
• Cleans and disinfects as per procedures in patient and non-patient areas.
• Arranges furniture to maintain an orderly environment.
• Sanitizes patient bathrooms, public rest rooms, employee lounges, and exam rooms.
• Participates in disaster and emergency evacuation plans; attends training on new supplies/equipment.
• Sanitizes beds, patient rooms, and bathrooms on discharge; makes beds with clean linen.
• Verifies electrical equipment in patient care area; initiates work orders for deficiencies.
• Uses chemicals safely per manufacturer specs; operates equipment safely.
• Checks walls/carpets for spots; washes walls, shelves, and windows; dusts furniture.
• Provides spot cleaning of spills; notifies Supervisor if more help is needed.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas and equipment; reports mechanical failures.
• May provide housekeeping at off-site locations.

Skills

Schedule flexibility

Guest interaction

Understanding of areas and equipment

Follow written work assignments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains all hard surface floors via mopping as required.


• Maintains all carpeted surfaces using assigned equipment.


• Move furniture with proper equipment and help as assigned. Arrange furniture in assigned manner for special functions or routine cleaning.


• Replenishes supplies as assigned. Keeps patient restrooms stocked with paper supplies.


• Gathers and disposes of trash, infectious waste and recycling items properly.


• Cleans and disinfects according to specified cleaning procedures in patient and non-patient areas.


• Arrange furniture to maintain an orderly and attractive environment.


• Sanitizes patient bathrooms, public rest rooms, employee lounges, and exam rooms.


• Participates in disaster and emergency evacuation plans as directed; attends training programs regarding new supplies and equipment.


• Sanitizes bed, patient room and bathroom upon patient discharge, also makes bed with clean linen.


• Verifies that all electrical equipment in the patient care area is in working condition i.e., nurse call, bed control, light bulb. Initiates work order via Housekeeping Supervisor to correct all deficiencies.


• Utilizes chemicals properly and safely in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and procedures. Operates equipment safely following manufacturer's and departmental operating procedures.


• Checks walls and carpets for soiled spots; washes walls, shelves and windows; dusts furniture and window sills.


• Provides spot cleaning of all spills and accidents. Notifies Supervisor if further assistance is required.


• Maintains work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition; carries out all routine user upkeep of equipment and promptly reports mechanical failure to Facilities Management.


• May provide housekeeping services at off site locations and/or hospital locations.


• May be cross trained in other areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.


• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

Working Environment:

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning chemicals.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.


• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.


• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment


• Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Additional Job Description:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40


• Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)


• Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center


• Cost Center: 612


• WMCH Environmental Services


• Address: 601 Colliers Way Weirton West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.