HOUSEKEEPER II

Covenant Health; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Loudoun Medical Center in Lenoir City, TN, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a PRN/Occ Housekeeper in Environmental Services to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across the hospital.

You will follow established policies and schedules to clean rooms, stock restrooms, and support routine housekeeping tasks, with variable hours and shifts to meet patient care needs in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• Preference may be given to HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning in assigned areas following 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. Transports to compactor area. Handles biohazardous waste as required.
• Monitors levels of supplies and equipment. Notifies supervisor of needs for replenishment.
• Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required education annually; supports quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper, Environmental Services

PRN/OCC, Varibale Hours and Shifts

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