Housekeeper II

Career Opportunity At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Job Duties

Provides daily cleaning services such as making beds; vacuuming; cleaning bathrooms, tub, and sink; dusting; emptying trash receptacles; and cleaning rooms to promote a clean, clutter-free, and odor-free environment. Operates floor equipment to strip, wax, and refurbish floors.

• Keeps all public restrooms clean and stocked with appropriate supplies for the convenience of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Empties all wastebasket and trash receptacles and ashtrays to maintain an odor-free and sanitary environment.
• Handles and keeps all chemicals under lock and key when not in use for the safety of the residents.
• Performs restorative floor care such as stripping, refinishing, and top scrubbing and recoating of hard surface flooring.
• Collects, transports, and prepares infectious waste; sterilizes and documents activities.
• Washes walls, ceilings, doors, windows, blinds, vents, and lights.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year Experience in housekeeping
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to lead the housekeeping team.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Knowledge of methods of cleaning patient rooms and operation of laundry services.
• Knowledge of equipment such as vacuums, auto scrubbers, extractors, auto burnishers, and commercial washers and dryers.

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.

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 variable with holiday and weekend rotation

Department: 1024-00111 Housekeeping