WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING A FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPING AIDE FOR OUR GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL LOCATION.

Wellspan is one of the largest Healthcare networks in South Central PA offering a variety of opportunities in environmental services. In addition to having strong values of collaboration revolving around our ethos of 'Working as One', we offer competitive wage, paid time off, and an array of benefits to our employees. 

HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT EMPLOYMENT AS A HOUSEKEEPING AIDE WITH WELLSPAN

• Set work schedule
• Open communication and team support
• Career advancement within the organization

BENEFITS: 

• Paid Time off (19 days in 0-5 years) • 6 Paid Holidays • Health, dental, Vison, life and disability insurance • Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match • Tuition reimbursement

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor-Housekeeping, performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1 Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain offices, hallways, and other assigned areas. 2 Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, and walls of bathrooms. 3 Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in utility rooms and bathrooms. 4 Wet mops rooms, halls, stairways and public areas. 5 Cleans fixtures, tops of windows, door frames and high areas using a ladder. 6 Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials. 7 Removes waste and soiled linens from work area and places in specified bags or containers. 8 Assists in hanging drapes and dividers and takes them down for cleaning. 9 IF ASSIGNED TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT: Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepares room for new occupant; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms. 10 IF ASSIGNED TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT: Receives direct supervision from professional nursing staff and Supervisor-Housekeeping. 11 IF ASSIGNED TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT: Responds to call lights, if in immediate area. 12 IF ASSIGNED TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT: Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas and/or patient rooms. 13 IF ASSIGNED TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT: Ensures patient rooms are stocked with appropriate items prior to patient's admission. 14 IF ASSIGNED TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT: Communicates with patients and families to promote their comfort. Notifies the nurse or other available care team member as needed to meet a patient's request.

Required Skills

Must be 18 years old or older

Ability to read, write, understand and speak English at a level which enables the individual to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

Required Experience

Up to 1 month Physical Demands Moderate physical effort (lift/carry 11 to 25 lbs) Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking Lifts supplies/equipment Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Working Conditions May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals Works in precarious or high locations (ladders, scaffolding etc) May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements May be exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases

Must be 18 years old or older

Ability to read, write, understand and speak English at a level which enables the individual to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job