Housekeeping Aide - Full Time - Day Shift

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Housekeeping professional to perform routine cleaning tasks across patient rooms and common areas. Responsibilities include trash removal, vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining sanitary facilities in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork with other departments, and adherence to cleaning protocols to ensure a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• 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

Independent work

Clean environment

Cleaning guest rooms

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.

LVHN 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. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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: Multiple shift every other weekend and holidays Department: 1017-00137 Housekeeping Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.