WMCH-Housekeeper -ft

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a dedicated environmental services worker to perform routine cleaning duties in patient care areas and support spaces. You will disinfect and sanitize patient rooms, restrooms, lounges and exam areas while maintaining a safe and aseptic environment for patients, staff and visitors.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to work a 40-hour day shift.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Aufgaben

• Maintains hard surface floors by mopping and carpeted areas with assigned equipment.
• Replenishes supplies and keeps restrooms stocked with paper supplies.
• Gathers and disposes of trash, infectious waste and recycling properly.
• Cleans and disinfects patient and non-patient areas following procedures.
• Sanitizes patient bathrooms, public rest rooms, lounges, and exam rooms.
• Assists with disaster and evacuation plans and training on new supplies and equipment.

Kenntnisse

Attendance

Time management

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Performs routine cleaning duties within designated patient care area. Cleans and disinfects assigned areas occupied by patients; offices; and ancillary areas; and lounge areas to maintain a safe, healthy and aseptic environmental for personnel, patients and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains all hard surface floors via mopping as required.
• Maintains all carpeted surfaces using assigned equipment.
• Move furniture with proper equipment and help as assigned. Arrange furniture in assigned manner for special functions or routine cleaning.
• Replenishes supplies as assigned. Keeps patient restrooms stocked with paper supplies.
• Gathers and disposes of trash, infectious waste and recycling items properly.
• Cleans and disinfects according to specified cleaning procedures in patient and non-patient areas.
• Arrange furniture to maintain an orderly and attractive environment.
• Sanitizes patient bathrooms, public rest rooms, employee lounges, and exam rooms.
• Participates in disaster and emergency evacuation plans as directed; attends training programs regarding new supplies and equipment.
• Sanitizes bed, patient room and bathroom upon patient discharge, also makes bed with clean linen.
• Verifies that all electrical equipment in the patient care area is in working condition i.e., nurse call, bed control, light bulb. Initiates work order via Housekeeping Supervisor to correct all deficiencies.
• Utilizes chemicals properly and safely in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and procedures. Operates equipment safely following manufacturer's and departmental operating procedures.
• Checks walls and carpets for soiled spots; washes walls, shelves and windows; dusts furniture and window sills.
• Provides spot cleaning of all spills and accidents. Notifies Supervisor if further assistance is required.
• Maintains work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition; carries out all routine user upkeep of equipment and promptly reports mechanical failure to Facilities Management.
• May provide housekeeping services at off site locations and/or hospital locations.
• May be cross trained in other areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning chemicals.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment
• Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center

612 WMCH Environmental Services

Address

601 Colliers Way
Weirton
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.