Housekeeper I - Full Time - Evening Shift

About the role

Provides daily or weekly cleaning services such as making beds; vacuuming; cleaning bathrooms, tub, and sink; dusting; emptying trash receptacles; and cleaning patient rooms to promote a clean, clutter-free, and odor-free environment. Job Duties Disinfects and sterilizes equipment such as mops, brooms, and cleaning materials such as cloths. Keeps all public restrooms clean and stocked with appropriate supplies for the convenience of residents, staff, and visitors. Empties all wastebasket and trash receptacles to maintain an odor-free and sanitary environment. Keeps management informed of clean rooms that are ready for occupancy. Cleans all windows with a glass cleaner daily. Removes dust from horizontal surfaces with a high duster. Handles and keeps all chemicals under lock and key when not in use for the safety of the residents. Observes and reports the need to repair equipment, furniture, and fixtures. Minimum Qualifications Less than 1 year Ability to interpret and adhere to union policies and procedures. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma/GED Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Work Shift: Evening Shift Address: 420 S Jackson St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill S. Jackson Street Position Type: Onsite Union: LVH-S SEIU Work Schedule: Sunday-Saturday; 2:00p-10:00p or 3:00p-11:00p variable with weekend and holiday rotation Department: 1024-00111 Housekeeping