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Housekeeping Aide-Highlands

CompanyAppalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
LocationPrestonsburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 29, 2026
About The Company
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
About the Role

Overview

Cleans walls, lights, fixtures, and furniture in all assigned areas of the hospital to maintain an aseptic environment and prevent healthcare-associated infection using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals. Cleans, waxes, extracts, and maintains floors, carpeting, and stairwells and assists with heavy cleaning throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: 

  • Requires the ability to read and follow instructions.
  • Equivalent to two years of high school preferred

Minimum Work Experience: 

  • Up to one month to become proficient in all aspects of the position.

 

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 

 

  • To operate all cleaning equipment in a safe proficient manner that does not cause damage. To work and interact with patients, staff, and visitors to create and maintain an environment conductive.
  • Required to comply with OSHA regulations for the N95 respirator training and fit testing. Must be compliant at the beginning of each scheduled work shift.
  • Adheres to infection control policies and guidelines appropriate for their work area. Hand hygiene and PPE requirements followed when appropriate.
Key Skills
Cleaning Equipment OperationInfection ControlOSHA ComplianceHand HygienePPE UsageFloor MaintenanceCarpeting MaintenanceChemical HandlingPatient InteractionStaff InteractionVisitor Interaction
Categories
HealthcareTradesHospitality
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for cleaning walls, lights, fixtures, and furniture throughout the hospital to maintain an aseptic environment and prevent healthcare-associated infections using standard procedures. This role also involves cleaning, waxing, extracting, and maintaining floors, carpeting, and stairwells, along with assisting with heavy cleaning tasks.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1409
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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