Housekeeper - PRN

University of Rochester; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Highland Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia, is seeking a Housekeeper-PRN to maintain a clean, safe patient-care environment. You will perform daily cleaning in patient rooms, offices and common areas, using approved equipment and procedures.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and adherence to MSDS instructions, supporting clinical staff and ensuring a welcoming, sanitary facility for patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and custodial tasks to maintain sanitation and order in the facility.
• Cleans patient rooms, baths, laboratories, offices and halls using appropriate equipment.
• Follows infection control and universal precautions; transports waste and soiled linen as directed.
• Maintains stock and cleanliness of cleaning carts and linen closets; prepares rooms for meetings.
• Ensures safety and cleanliness to minimize slips/falls while performing duties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper - PRN | Highland Hospital | Charleston, West VirginiaAbout the Job:The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping a clean and healthy patient care environment by maintaining assigned areas in a clean, safe, sanitary and orderly manner. Advises supervisor on environmental services equipment needs and repairs. Ensures that infectious waste and confidential disposal contractors perform as scheduled.Roles and Responsibilities:Performs specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility. Conducts daily cleaning of the facility including, but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing of fixtures, general straightening, and cleaning of bathrooms.Cleans facility rooms, baths, laboratories, offices and halls. Utilizes buffers, scrubbers, sweepers and carpet cleaning equipment as necessary.Washes bed frames, brushes mattresses and remakes beds after discharge of patients, when applicable.Keeps utility and storage rooms in neat and orderly conditions.Operates commercial washers and dryers. Launders soiled linens as directed.Attends to infection control standards, transports soiled linen to storage area and distributes laundered articles and items.Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors. Work is performed with careful attention to slips/fall risks during and after cleaning floors.Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies. Dusts furniture and equipment.Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels and sills.Empties wastebaskets, transports trash and waste to disposal area.Disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.Conducts daily check of cleaning cart to determine inventory of supplies. Maintains adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use.Conducts daily check of linen supply closet to determine inventory of supplies.Properly cleans and stores all equipment and supplies after each shift.Practices standard/universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines, including instructions upon MSDS for materials encountered during task completion.Prepares rooms for meetings and arranges decorations and furniture for facility functions.High school graduate or equivalent preferred.Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical, or healthcare environment preferred.Why Highland Hospital?Highland Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Highland Hospital is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.