Housekeeper - Day Shift

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Cleans and service facility building areas, moves furniture, equipment and supplies around the facility. Performs a variety of Environmental Services duties to maintain the facility in an orderly and sanitary condition.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes cleaning chemicals properly and safely in accordance with department guidelines.
• Exercises good judgment while working around patients and visitors.
• Maintains high standards; works steadily at efficient pace; achieves high QA score.
• Assists other associates as necessary.
• Performs related services, such as bed moves, changing mattresses, stocking supplies, etc.
• Performs all cleaning, floor care and project assignments within area of responsibility or as directed by supervisor.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
• Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and Hospital staff.
• Interacts hospitably, cheerfully and supportively with staff, patients, visitors and work colleagues.
• Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs.
• Maintains equipment, tools and storage areas in clean, orderly and good operating condition. Respects Hospital and Company property.
• Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, spills, etc.

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• H.S. Diploma/GED required.One-year environmental or related experience in a Hospital or College environment preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.