HOUSEKEEPER I

Covenant Health; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Claiborne Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, seeks a Housekeeper for Environmental Services on a full-time day shift. The role cleans and sanitizes rooms, restrooms, and related areas, stocking supplies and following hospital policies to maintain high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning per schedules, handling spills, inspecting equipment, reporting repairs, and ensuring safe operations. HS diploma or GED is preferred but not required; no minimum experience is stated.

Qualifications

• None specified in detail; typical qualification is a high school diploma or GED, or equivalently demonstrated knowledge and ability.
• No explicit minimum work experience is required; all combinations of education/work experience demonstrating task proficiency are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning in assigned areas following established schedules and 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; handles biohazardous wastes per policy.
• Monitors levels of supplies and equipment; notifies supervisor of restock needs.
• Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.
• Follows safety standards; completes required education annually and participates in quality initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitation

Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper, Environmental Services

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Claiborne Medical Center Overview:

Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Knoxville-based Covenant Health, offers a full range of medical services including emergency care, general and orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. Our radiology services are certified by the American College of Radiology in Computerized Tomography (CT), Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Claiborne also provides skilled and long-term care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Our team of physicians and staff is dedicated to putting our patients first, every day. For more information, visit ClaiborneMedicalCenter.com.

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