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General Summary of Position
The incumbent in this position will perform a variety of duties necessary to maintain conditions consistent with the infection control standards of MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (MNRN). This role ensures the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. The incumbent in this role must have the ability to adhere to MNRN policies and OSHA regulations as it relates to following and abiding by safety precautions as working with chemical agents is a requirement in this position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Moves furniture and supplies as directed.
• Reports repairs or malfunctions to EVS Director or Group Leader
• Dusts, mops and sanitizes patient rooms, restrooms, offices, utility rooms, and common areas, using appropriate solutions.
• Vacuums carpeted areas.
• Cleans, wax, and polish floors by hand or machine.
• Empty trash and move waste to appropriate areas within the hospital.
• Distributes clean linen to appropriate areas.
• Lean spills promptly and safely.
• Removes soiled linen from utility rooms.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

• Less than 1 year Minimum of 6 months experience working in housekeeping within a hospital setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The incumbent in this role must have written and oral communication skills.
• In addition, the incumbent should we customer service oriented and meticulous in their work and able to follow proper cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.