PRN Housekeeper

Harboroaks; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a diligent Hospital Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe patient care environment. You will perform general cleaning, sanitation, and room turnover to support clinical operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, previous healthcare housekeeping experience preferred, and certifications such as CPR, de-escalation and first aid. You will follow infection control measures and help stock supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks for general upkeep and sanitation.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies using appropriate germicides.
• Move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, sweep, scrub, wax or polish floors.
• Launder soiled linens as directed.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department use.
• Clean and store all equipment after each shift.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations for facility functions.
• Stock supplies as needed.
• Follow all infection control measures.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare housekeeping experience preferred

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.
• Perform other housekeeping duties, such as move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, cooking utensils, silverware, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors as needed.
• Launder soiled linens as directed.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use.
• Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions.
• Responsible for stocking of supplies as needed
• Follow all infection control measures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical or healthcare environment preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.