Job Description
Responsibilities North Spring Behavioral Healthcare is currently hiring for a part-time housekeeper to join our Environmental Services team!
Overview:
On a daily basis follows set routines to create and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. The Housekeeper shall provide cleaning services in assigned areas to maintain an orderly, aseptic physical environment.
Responsibilities:
- Clean patient rooms, common lounge areas, nursing stations, service areas and offices according to schedule and established procedures which attend to furniture, floors, light fixtures, vents, glass doors, etc.
- Clean restrooms and patient’s rooms using the appropriate germicidal solutions.
- Maintain orderly, clean and stocked custodial closets and cleaning carts, assuring that doors are kept locked from resident access.The Housekeeper shall provide Support Services to maintain environmental systems which assist facility in efficient functioning:
- Pull soiled linen and distribute clean linen to patient care areas ensuring par levels are maintained.
- Empty trashcan and periodically clean when soiled.
- Restock soap and dispensable paper supply dispensers.
- Provides cleaning supplies to units as indicated ensuring proper labeling and storage at all times.
- Ensure efficiency in handling patients discharge, terminal cleaning, and preparing resident room for occupancy.
- Report to supervisor the need for special cleaning or repair furniture.
- Consistently practice within department universal precaution procedures, wearing gloves when handling soiled linen.
- Is familiar with cleaning chemical used; uses protective equipment as indicated.
- Safely operates equipment such as vacuums and utility carts in a safe manner.
- The Housekeeper checks posted schedule and is present for all shifts on time in proper uniform.
North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)-licensed, and Joint Commission approved -bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, and a -bed Inpatient Acute Psychiatric Hospital. North Spring is situated on acres of scenic greenlands in historic Leesburg, VA, approximately miles northwest of Washington, D.C. We provide therapeutic programs for adolescents in a safe and secure environment that encourages growth and self-responsibility. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 8, UHS subsidiaries now have more than , employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities in U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.