Housekeeping

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital is seeking a Housekeeper I to perform general cleaning tasks in assigned hospital areas and related buildings. You will follow infection control guidelines, support patient care environments, and assist with related duties as needed.

This role may involve area-specific assignments, patient transfer tasks, linen or laundry duties, and potential off-site functions. Operates housekeeping equipment and works independently or in teams under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and write English required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning activities in assigned areas following department policies.
• Cleans per infection control policies and procedures.
• Accepts and completes general and related assignments as directed.
• Attends required safety education programs.
• Contributes to high patient cleanliness and satisfaction standards.
• Supports housekeeping department in achieving goals.

Skills

Cleaning

Infection control

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Housekeeper I position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks in assigned areas within the hospital and any other associated building that is the responsibility of the Housekeeping Department. Cleans per Infection Control guidelines and follows various regulatory agency guidelines. May be assigned permanently to clean specific areas. May be assigned the duties of patient transfer, linen, laundry or any other related duties. May be assigned duties related to off site functions. Operates housekeeping equipment as assigned. Works either individually or along as part of a team as directed by the supervisor.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Cleaning Activities
  • 1.1 Assigned areas are cleaned per department policies and procedures
• 2. Infection Control
  • 2.1 Cleans per established infection control policies and procedures
• 3. General Assignments
  • 3.1 Willingly accepts assignments
• 4. Safety
  • 4.1 Attends required safety education programs
• 5. Patient Satisfaction
  • 5.1 Assists in maintaining high patient satisfaction cleanliness standards
• 6. Working Relations
  • 6.1 Assists Housekeeping Department in achieving goals and objectives
• 7. List core competency
  • 7.1 List duty/task determining competency
• 8. List core competency
  • 8.1 List duty/task determining competency

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read and write English required,

Experience

Probationary period to become proficient in all aspects of the position.

Licensure

none

YNHHS Requisition ID 189913