Housekeeper

Overview

We welcome your interest in joining WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital as a Housekeeper. This full-time, on-site role involves performing a range of environmental service tasks to ensure assigned areas are kept clean and orderly.

Key Duties

• Inspect assigned locations to confirm cleanliness and maintenance, reporting any issues promptly to supervisors.
• Carry out cleaning procedures for patient rooms, exam rooms, public spaces, restrooms, procedure and operating rooms, offices, and equipment.
• Empty all trash receptacles within designated areas.
• Restock supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, and soap to maintain adequate availability.
• Make beds in patient discharge and on-call rooms following prescribed protocols.
• Maintain and clean assigned equipment, alerting supervisors to any problems or improvement suggestions.
• Assist by moving furniture, equipment, boxes, washing walls, and spot-cleaning carpets when required.
• Strictly adhere to safety and sanitation standards at all times.

Specialty Accreditation Training

Complete annual mandated education related to specialty accreditation, including participating in computer-based learning, training sessions, in-services, and competency validations as per hospital standards.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physical cleaning tasks such as mopping, bending, reaching, and operating cleaning machinery like vacuum cleaners, autoscrubbers, and buffers.
• Meet the Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard for physical work.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and various cleaning chemicals during daily duties.

Skills and Abilities

• Flexible scheduling availability aligning with hospital operational needs.
• Ability to interact courteously and harmoniously with guests and staff.
• Understanding of assigned work areas, supplies, and equipment requirements.
• Capability to comprehend and follow written assignments accurately.

Additional Information

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40 hours
• Employment classification: Non-exempt
• Work shift: United States of America standard shifts
• Work location: 1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon, West Virginia

Equal Employment Opportunity

West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS) and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, military service, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. This policy covers all employment terms including hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination.