What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper - UPMC Washington position at UPMC Washington?
**Join Our Fun Housekeeping Team! As a housekeeper in our hospital, you'll play a vital role in creating a clean and welcoming environment for patients and staff. Your work will help ensure that everyone feels comfortable and cared for during their time here. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive atmosphere where your efforts truly make a difference! If you're passionate about cleanliness and helping others, apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Cleans and sanitizes patients' rooms and bathrooms daily.
- Disposes of trash and replenishes supplies according to proper procedures.
- Moves furniture and other fixtures to dust and mop floor, resets furniture to present an attractive environment for patients and visitors.
- Washes walls behind sinks and commodes.
- Cleans and disinfects isolation rooms adhering to proper policy and procedures.
- Cleans and disinfects ancillary areas. (Utility and linen rooms, nurse's stations, lounges, etc.).
- Cleans and disinfects water fountains, sinks in hallways, telephones, and chair rails.
- Vacuums carpets and damp dusts furniture weekly in office areas.
- Empties trash and uses hand sweeper on carpets daily.
- Understands procedures and properly disposes of infectious waste and trash.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:30-9:30PM. This opportunity will work cleaning any area of the hospital as needed. May be pulled to other shifts or days of the week if needed.
Internal Posting: 6/30/26-7/7/26
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran