Housekeeping Aide

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring for a housekeeping position at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, focused on maintaining environmental and infection control standards in patient care and non-patient care areas.

The role involves cleaning tasks across restrooms, patient rooms, and common areas, coordinating services with other departments, and ensuring safety and sanitation. Work shifts include day hours, with weekend/holiday requirements.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working as housing aide.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment at all times.
• Knowledge of methods of cleaning guest rooms and operation of laundry services.

Responsibilities

• Straightens and picks up trash in restrooms, sinks, showers, toilets, plumbing fixtures, mirrors, and surfaces, and replenishes soap and paper products.
• Vacuums carpets, sweeps and mops floors on a routine basis.
• Dusts vents and polishes all furniture in common areas and patients rooms daily.
• Cleans and polishes fire extinguishers and ice machines weekly.
• Coordinates housekeeping services with other departments.
• Cleans all bathrooms and toilet bowls daily.

Skills

Safety procedures adherence

Independent work

Cleanliness focus

Cleaning methods knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Lehigh Valley Health Network has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.

We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Summary

Maintains environmental and infection control standards and regulatory requirements within the established policies and procedures and performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient care and non patient care areas.

Job Duties

• Straightens and picks up trash in restrooms, sinks, showers, toilets, plumbing fixtures, mirrors, and surfaces, and replenishes soap and paper products.
• Vacuums carpets, sweeps and mops floors on a routine basis.
• Dusts vents and polishes all furniture in common areas and patients rooms daily.
• Cleans and polishes fire extinguishers and ice machines weekly.
• Coordinates housekeeping services with other departments.
• Cleans all bathrooms and toilet bowls daily.

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 1 year 1 year of experience working as housing aide
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment at all times.
• Knowledge of methods of cleaning guest rooms and operation of laundry services.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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• Work Shift:
• Day Shift
• Address:
• 700 E Broad St
• Primary Location:
• Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton
• Position Type:
• Onsite
• Union:
• LVH-H AFSCME
• Work Schedule:
• 6am to 2pm every other weekend and holidays
• Department:
• 1017-00137 Housekeeping