Housekeeper- Surgical Services (Call Required)

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD is seeking an Environmental Services worker to maintain clean and safe areas throughout the facility. You will clean patient rooms, exam rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas according to established procedures.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to operate cleaning equipment, handle supplies, and follow safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair; report problems to the supervisor.
• Cleans all assigned areas, including patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, OR rooms, offices and equipment, following established procedures.
• Removes trash from all assigned areas.
• Replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all locations of assigned areas to assure adequate supply.
• Makes beds, following established cleaning procedures in all patient discharge rooms and on‑call rooms as assigned.
• Maintains assigned equipment in clean, working condition, reporting problems and suggestions to the supervisor.
• Moves equipment, furniture, boxes, wash walls, spot carpets, etc. as assigned.
• Follows all safety and sanitation regulations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Performs a variety of environmental services to maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair; report problems to the supervisor.
• Cleans all assigned areas, including patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, OR rooms, offices and equipment, following established procedures.
• Removes trash from all assigned areas.
• Replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all locations of assigned areas to assure adequate supply.
• Makes beds, following established cleaning procedures in all patient discharge rooms and on‑call rooms as assigned.
• Maintains assigned equipment in clean, working condition, reporting problems and suggestions to the supervisor.
• Moves equipment, furniture, boxes, wash walls, spot carpets, etc. as assigned.
• Follows all safety and sanitation regulations.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In‑services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

• Must have physical ability to perform cleaning tasks such as mopping, reaching and bending and operating floor equipment such as vacuum cleaners, autoscrubbers, buffers, etc.
• Must meet Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard.
• Capable of wearing appropriate PPE for an extended period of time.

Working Environment

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning chemicals.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
• Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
• Compensation Range: $15.00 - $22.18
• Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week.
• Company: GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center
• Cost Center: 72 GRMC Nursing Operating Room
• Address: 251 N 4th Street, Oakland, Maryland
• Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.