Patient Room Cleaner

Location:

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System - EVS

Pay Rate:

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 17.65 USD Hourly

Work Shift:

Job Description

We’re looking for friendly, compassionate team players to join our housekeeping team!

Provide a superior level of cleaning quality in a hospital environment. Create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment where patients can heal.

Responsibilities

Hospital Housekeeper

• Wage: $17.65/hour
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Day/Evening/Night shifts available
• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
• Location: VCU

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, common areas, restrooms, and more
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of assigned areas
• Follow all HHS cleaning procedures and best practices
• Provide friendly and kind service to all individuals in the hospital
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment

• Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
• Preferred: Housekeeping experience (cleaning, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, room attendant, floor care technician, hotel operations, healthcare)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
• Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift
• Must handle chemicals including bleach, wax, and disinfectants
• Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities. 

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

• Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. 
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. 

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.