HOUSEKEEPER I

Covenant Health; Crossville, Torrington (TN, CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare network as a Housekeeper in Environmental Services. This role is essential for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of hospital facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff. You will perform various cleaning tasks, monitor supply levels, and adhere to safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who take pride in their work and want to contribute to exceptional patient care in a supportive, family-oriented healthcare setting. If you are detail-oriented and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and grow your career with us.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; experience in cleaning preferred.
• Ability to follow established cleaning procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishings to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Monitors and stocks supplies in restrooms and hospital rooms.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper, Environmental Services

PRN/OCC, Hours and shifts vary

Covenant Health is the region's top performing healthcare network. Each of our more than 10,000 employees, physicians, and volunteers are unified by one covenant: to put our patients first every day, to strive for excellence in everything we do, and to make Covenant Health the first and best choice in our region.

Cumberland Medical Center is a 189-bed hospital in Crossville, Tennessee, with more than 650 employees and 175 active physicians. It offers a full range of specialty services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, orthopedics, maternity services, cancer care, and advanced wound care.

Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as specialized services not usually found in the rural medical system.

For seriously ill patients, advanced medical and surgical care is provided at CMC including telemetry monitored beds and an intensive care unit. Additionally, Cumberland Medical Center offers an outpatient imaging center, same day surgery unit, cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs, a sleep disorder center, breast center, cancer center, and hyperbaric medicine and wound center.

Cumberland Medical Center offers a unique, family-oriented healthcare setting in a rural environment. We strive to deliver exceptional care to our patients, their loved ones, and each other. We look forward to welcoming team-focused people to grow their careers with us!

-Chief Nursing Officer, Cumberland Medical Center

Position Summary:

Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishing following established policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital and related buildings. Also responsible for stocking supplies in restrooms, appropriate hospital and related building rooms.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request.
• Performs daily check of assigned equipment for cleanliness and proper repair.
• Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings and fixtures.
• Removes waste and soiled linens from work area. Places in specified containers or bags. Demonstrates proper handling of biohazardous wastes.
• Monitors levels of supplies and equipment. Notifies supervisor of need for additional supplies.
• Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None.

Licensure Requirement:

None.