HOUSEKEEPER II

Covenant Health; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Loudoun Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Housekeeper in Environmental Services for night shift. This full-time role involves cleaning and sanitizing rooms and related areas to maintain high standards of cleanliness across the hospital.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, handling waste and linens, monitoring equipment, reporting repairs, and following safety policies. No formal education required; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• No explicit experience required.
• HS diploma or GED preferred as standard entry requirement.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishings following hospital policies and schedules.
• Stocks supplies in restrooms and patient care areas.
• Removes waste and soiled linens; follows biohazard handling procedures.
• Monitors supplies and equipment; reports needs to supervisor.
• Performs daily equipment cleanliness checks and notes repairs.
• Follows safety standards and complete required education annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper, Environmental Services

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Fort Loudoun Overview:

Fort Loudoun Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is an 87,000-square-foot hospital serving Loudon County and surrounding communities. Based in Lenoir City, TN, with more than 200 physicians across 29 specialties, the facility offers advanced technology including MRI, CT, ultrasound, diagnostic X-rays, women’s imaging, and nuclear medicine unique to the region. Featuring private patient rooms and comprehensive services such as emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments, our dedicated team of physicians, staff, and volunteers is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

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. Collects trash from utility rooms and other trash collection points and transports to compactor area. Cleans trash cans and reline with plastic bags upon request. 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