Housekeeper/PRN
UHS
Summary
The Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper position is responsible for performing cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the facility, including residential units, common areas, and non-patient areas. The incumbent maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with service excellence standards while interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and coworkers.
Job description
Position Summary
The Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper position is responsible for performing cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the facility, including residential units, common areas, and non-patient areas. The incumbent maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with service excellence standards while interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and coworkers.
This position is responsible for cleaning and servicing assigned areas of the facility. Duties include, but are not limited to, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disinfecting all areas throughout the facility. Additional responsibilities may include project work such as wall washing, window washing, cleaning light fixtures, upholstery cleaning, vent cleaning, restroom scrubbing, and other deep-cleaning activities.
The individual must possess a willingness to perform routine and repetitive tasks on a continual basis and remain effective despite frequent interruptions. Responsibilities require sound judgment regarding task prioritization, ensuring adequate supplies and equipment are available to complete assigned duties, and performing all tasks with consideration for patients, staff, and visitors. Some initiative is required in determining the cleaning needs of assigned areas. The incumbent works under minimal supervision, performing standardized tasks while adhering to all facility safety policies and procedures. Any unsafe working conditions or hazards must be reported immediately to management.
This is a Per-Diem position (as needed).
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Prior housekeeping experience is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining safe work practices.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately document completed assignments.
Experience
Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is preferred but not required.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, and climb for periods of up to eight (8) hours.
- Ability to operate mechanical equipment used within the housekeeping department.
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds.
Background Requirements
Must successfully pass a Level 2 Background Screening and complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Prior housekeeping experience preferred
- Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and equipment
- Ability to multitask while maintaining safe work practices
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately document completed assignments
- Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment preferred but not required
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, and climb for periods of up to eight (8) hours
- Ability to operate mechanical equipment used within the housekeeping department
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds
- Must successfully pass a Level 2 Background Screening
- Must complete a pre-employment drug screening
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.