Housekeeper
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Cleans and disinfects according to established protocols, utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment. Performs housekeeping services for adolescents, children, adults, and geriatric patients. Assists in the overall facility cleaning to ensure that residents are provided with an uncluttered and orderly environment.
Job description
Summary
Cleans and disinfects according to established protocols, utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment. Performs housekeeping services for adolescents, children, adults, and geriatric patients. Assists in the overall facility cleaning to ensure that residents are provided with an uncluttered and orderly environment.
Job Duties
- Performs basic tasks according to highly specific departmental policies and procedures in order to maintain an aseptic, clean, and attractive environment for the hospital.
- Spot cleans walls, windows, furniture, and carpets.
- Disinfects sinks, tubs, mirrors, toilets, urinals using proper disinfecting techniques.
- Maintains adequate supply of soap, towels, toilet tissue, and other necessary items.
- Makes beds; sorts and distributes linens.
- Cleans and sanitizes all horizontal and lateral surfaces throughout the facility.
- Offers suggestions to improve work methods or procedures and participates in the quality improvement process.
- Utilizes cleaning chemicals properly and safely in accordance with department guidelines.
- Keeps housekeeping carts and vacuums clean and in good working order.
- Reports repairs or the need for replacements and follows up to ensure that the repairs meet facility standards.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
Requirements
- Less than 1 year of experience
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Knowledge of equipment such as vacuums and commercial washers and dryers
- Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.)
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- 1 year prior housekeeping experience preferred
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.