Housekeeping Aide
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Maintains environmental and infection control standards and regulatory requirements within the established policies and procedures and performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient care and non patient care areas.
Job description
Summary
Maintains environmental and infection control standards and regulatory requirements within the established policies and procedures and performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient care and non patient care areas.
Job Duties
- Straightens and picks up trash in restrooms, sinks, showers, toilets, plumbing fixtures, mirrors, and surfaces, and replenishes soap and paper products.
- Vacuums carpets, sweeps and mops floors on a routine basis.
- Dusts vents and polishes all furniture in common areas and patients rooms daily.
- Cleans and polishes fire extinguishers and ice machines weekly.
- Coordinates housekeeping services with other departments.
- Cleans all bathrooms and toilet bowls daily.
Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.
Requirements
- Less than 1 year of experience working as housing aide
- Ability to adhere to safety procedures and protocols
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment at all times
- Knowledge of methods of cleaning guest rooms and operation of laundry services
- Lift over 50 lbs
- Push/pull up to 140 lbs
- Carry 80 lbs. short distances
- Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead
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.