Housekeeper I

Overview:

Housekeeper, Environmental Services

Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Shifts vary

This position requires weekend shifts with a mix of night and day shifts.

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.

As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:

• unmatched medical insurance,
• tuition reimbursement;
• student loan repayment assistance,
• certification bonuses;
• leadership and professional development programs;
• an employer-matched 401(k).

Department Overview:

The Environmental Services department at LeConte Medical Center takes pride in maintaining a professional, clean facility. Housekeepers strive to give excellent service in our patients’ rooms to ensure a comfortable environment during their stay.

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: Alexa Robbins || arobbin2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8110

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:

Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None. Housekeeping experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

None.