Housekeeping Assistant

WVU Medicine; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a housekeeping professional to support daily cleaning, safety, and patient-focused service in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policies, and maintaining cleanliness and productivity standards. Evening shift opportunities are available, with non-exempt status consistent with hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based background check if assigned to Child Development Center, Chestnut Ridge Center, or Center for Hope and Healing.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Written and oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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: Evening (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.