HOUSEKEEPER II

Covenant Health; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Roane Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness throughout patient areas and related facilities. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing rooms, stocking restroom and building supplies, and adhering to hospital policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities include following schedules, inspecting equipment, reporting repairs, handling waste and biohazard materials, and performing other duties as assigned to support a safe and comfortable environment for patients

Qualifications

• Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishings following established policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Assists in stocking supplies in restrooms, hospital and related building rooms.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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; handles biohazardous wastes.
• Monitors levels of supplies and equipment; notifies supervisor of needs.
• Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.
• Follows safety standards and completes required education assignments annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Housekeeper

Full Time, 75 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Roane Medical Center Overview

Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane 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.

• 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.

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