Pocono Mountain Recovery Center·Henryville, Pennsylvania
The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and healthy environment within the facility. Duties include disinfecting rooms, laundering linens, managing cleaning supplies, and preparing spaces for meetings or functions.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility. Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment. Perform other housekeeping duties, such as move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, cooking utensils, silverware, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors as needed. Launder soiled linens as directed. Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use. Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift. Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions. Responsible for stocking of supplies as needed Follow all infection control measures. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical or healthcare environment preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with previous experience in a commercial or healthcare housekeeping environment. Candidates must obtain or hold certifications in CPR, de-escalation, restraint, and potentially first aid.
Market context
Housekeeping roles in Pennsylvania are often available in healthcare, senior living, and school settings, where dependable cleaning and safety standards matter. Competition can be stronger for candidates who can handle physical tasks, communicate clearly in English, and work in fast-paced environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm you meet the age, diploma, and lifting expectations before applying.
