Housekeeper

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the Medical Center to support infection prevention and control standards. This role performs a variety of environmental services duties including cleaning, disinfecting, waste removal, and equipment handling to minimize the spread of disease. This position does not involve direct patient care. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Essential Functions

• Perform routine and specialized cleaning duties in accordance with organizational standards and infection control protocols.
• Clean, disinfect, and service assigned patient and non-patient areas using approved procedures and schedules.
• Safely collect, handle, and dispose of regulated and non-regulated waste streams.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed to support departmental operations and thorough cleaning.
• Operate environmental services equipment including floor machines, buffers, and vacuums.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards at all times to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Follow all safety guidelines related to chemical usage and equipment handling.
• Participate in a minimum of eight department or unit meetings annually.

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
0-1 year of related experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling procedures
• Familiarity with environmental services equipment (e.g., vacuums, floor buffers)
• Ability to follow infection control and safety protocols
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.