What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOUSEKEEPER I position at Covenant Health Tennessee?
Overview
Housekeeper, Environmental Services
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Night Shift
Fort Sanders Regional Overview:
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients.
Position Summary:
Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishing following established policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital and related buildings. Also responsible for stocking supplies in restrooms, appropriate hospital and related building rooms.
Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107
Responsibilities
- Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
- Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request.
- Performs daily check of assigned equipment for cleanliness and proper repair.
- Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings and fixtures.
- Removes waste and soiled linens from work area. Places in specified containers or bags. Demonstrates proper handling of biohazardous wastes.
- Monitors levels of supplies and equipment. Notifies supervisor of need for additional supplies.
- Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience:
None.
Licensure Requirement:
None.
