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Housekeeper- days (40 hour)

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)
United States, New Hampshire, Dover
789 Central Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 08, 2026
Summary
Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the Medical Center to support infection prevention and patient safety. Performs environmental services duties including cleaning, disinfecting, waste handling, and equipment sanitation in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
Performs cleaning and disinfection of patient and non-patient areas in accordance with hospital standards, infection control protocols, and assigned schedules.
Ensures proper handling, segregation, and disposal of all waste streams, including regulated medical waste and hazardous materials.
Cleans, sanitizes, and services assigned areas following established procedures and quality standards.
Maintains assigned spaces in a clean, orderly, and safe condition at all times to support patient care operations.
Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed to support departmental operations and thorough cleaning.
Operates environmental services equipment (e.g., floor machines, buffers, vacuums) safely and effectively.
Adheres to all safety, infection prevention, and regulatory guidelines.
Participates in departmental meetings and ongoing training (minimum of eight annually) to maintain competency and compliance.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Related experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
- Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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