Overview:

Housekeeper

Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Shifts vary

This position requires weekend shifts with a mix of night and day shifts.

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at .

As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:

unmatched medical insurance,

tuition reimbursement;

student loan repayment assistance,

certification bonuses;

leadership and professional development programs;

an employer-matched 401(k).

Department Overview:

The Environmental Services department at LeConte Medical Center takes pride in maintaining a professional, clean facility. Housekeepers strive to give excellent service in our patients’ rooms to ensure a comfortable environment during their stay.

Position Summary:

Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishing following established policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital and related buildings. Also responsible for stocking supplies in restrooms, appropriate hospital and related building rooms.

Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || || (phone number removed)

Responsibilities:

Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.

Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request.

Performs daily check of assigned equipment for cleanliness and proper repair.

Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings and fixtures.

Removes waste and soiled linens from work area. Places in specified containers or bags. Demonstrates proper handling of biohazardous wastes.

Monitors levels of supplies and equipment. Notifies supervisor of need for additional supplies.

Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.

Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None. 1 year of housekeeping experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

None.