Housekeeper - Start Now

We are on the lookout for an ambitious Housekeeper to join our passionate team at St Joseph Medical Center in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Housekeeper is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, problem-solving and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Housekeeper at St Joseph Medical Center today!

Overview

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.  

As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following benefits (Some benefits not eligible for Per Diem positions): 

• Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• View email address on commonspirit.careers premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft 
• Commute Trip Reduction Program - Earn cash back for participation
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Program

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Provides basic and specialty cleaning services to all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, offices, hallways, floors and public environments (as assigned) in order to maintain the hospital in a sanitary, safe and attractive condition. Incumbents also collect and transport infectious and regular trash. Incumbents may also be responsible for unloading, replenishing and distributing linen goods according to pre-established quota and par-levels and removing soiled linen from chute rooms and/or other designated areas. Work is performed independently and in accordance with FHS standards and procedures. 

Essential Duties:

• Performs daily cleaning and/or linen delivery tasks as assigned, following all FHS policies and procedures. 
• Cleaning tasks may include, but are not limited to: dusting, cleaning and disinfecting vents, furniture, woodwork, bathroom fixtures, showers, whirlpools and portable equipment; washing and making beds; cleaning and disinfecting operating and delivery rooms; washing ceilings and walls; sweeping and mopping hallways, stairwells and public areas; cleaning sinks and toilets; spot-cleaning, shampooing and/or vacuuming carpets. 
• Performs work operating manual, battery-powered and electric equipment. Cleans and maintains equipment such as cleaning cart and janitor’s closet. 
• May unload clean linen carts, deliver linen supplies, stock linens and remove soiled linens as assigned. May order weekly cleaning supplies and chemicals for assigned areas. 
• Wears prescribed protective gear (i.e., gloves, goggles) appropriate to assignment and observes and participates in all hospital-required Safety, Risk Management, and Infection Control practices, including hand washing/hand sanitizing protocols. 
• Gathers and disposes of garbage, waste, soiled linen and infectious and regular trash in the prescribed manner. 

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits of working as a Housekeeper in Washington DC:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package