What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper Full Time Days position at Penn Medicine?
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
- Cleans and service facility building areas, moves furniture, equipment and supplies around the facility. Performs a variety of Environmental Services duties to maintain the facility in an orderly and sanitary condition.
Responsibilities:
- Performs all cleaning, floor care and project assignments within area of responsibility or as directed by supervisor.
- Utilizes cleaning chemicals properly and safely in accordance with department guidelines.
- Performs related services, such as bed moves, changing mattresses, stocking supplies, etc.
- Maintains high standards
- works steadily at efficient pace
- achieves high QA score.
- Exercises good judgment while working around patients and visitors.
- Interacts hospitably, cheerfully and supportively with staff, patients, visitors and work colleagues.
- Maintains equipment, tools and storage areas in clean, orderly and good operating condition. Respects Hospital and Company property.
- Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, spills, etc.
- Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and Hospital staff.
- Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
- Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs.
- Assists other associates as necessary.
Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:•1 years One-year environmental or related experience in a Hospital or College environment
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.