What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at UPMC?
Description
UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services is currently seeking a full time Housekeeper to work evenings shifts. In addition to competive pay, the position offers fantastic benefits which includes, health and dental insurance, paid time off, a retirement plan, and so much more!
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply today!
Purpose:
The Housekeeper cleans assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, offices and equipment, to meet standards in order to promote the quality of care rendered in the environment. The Housekeeper moves equipment, furniture, boxes, etc. and removes and hangs blinds and curtains.
Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety and sanitation regulations.
- Make beds, following established cleaning procedures in all patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms as assigned.
- Inspect and ensure that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, report problems to the supervisor.
- Remove trash from all assigned areas.
- Clean all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices and equipment, following established procedures.
- Replenish paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all locations of assigned areas to assure adequate supply.
- Move equipment, furniture, boxes, wash walls, spot carpets, etc. as assigned.
- Maintain assigned equipment in clean, working condition, reporting problems and suggestions to the supervisor.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to successfully complete housekeeping duties. Ability to use housekeeping equipment.
- Successful completion of POWRR Curriculum preferred.
- May in the course of duties be in rooms where medications are stored. No contact with medications is allowed.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Salary : $13 - $20