Housekeeping Assistant

WVU Medicine; Morgantown, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Hospital Environmental Services team member in Morgantown for night shift duties. The role focuses on housekeeping, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting departmental goals within a hospital setting.

The position requires the ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively with patients and staff, and follow all hospital policies. Preferred candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent and will undergo background checks as required.

Qualifications

• Pass WV DHHR Protected Services background check and fingerprint-based criminal background check if assigned to specified centers.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs housekeeping duties and maintains cleanliness and productivity expectations.
• Demonstrates effective communications skills.
• Contributes to organizational goals.
• Functions as a team member to achieve departmental goals.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Shows respect to patients, visitors and staff.

Skills

Teamwork oriented

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Cleans areas of responsibility utilizing proper procedures and maintains productivity and cost effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Successfully pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based criminal background check if assigned to Child Development Center, Chestnut Ridge Center, or Center for Hope and Healing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Performs Housekeeping duties and maintains cleanliness and productivity expectations set by the department.
• 2. Demonstrates effective communications (open, honest and direct) skills.
• 3. Contributes to organizational goals.
• 4. Demonstrates the ability to function as a team member to achieve departmental goals.
• 5. Meets all job specific standards and expectations.
• 6. Treats patients, visitors and staff with dignity and respect.
• 7. Follows up with customers and issues in a timely manner.
• 8. Follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• 9. Actively participates in the departments and organizations Continuing Improvement process.
• 10. Supports change by exhibiting willingness to offer and try new ideas.
• 11. Demonstrates the support of the shared values and culture of the hospital.
• 12. Takes ownership for decisions and actions taken. Works with others to make the hospital better.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 pounds.

Working Environment

• 1. Exposure to cleaning products and chemicals.

Skills and Abilities

• 1. Teamwork oriented.
• 2. Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Night (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 4612 WVUH CH Pediatrics Environmental Services Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

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.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.