Your experience matters

UP Health System – Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Housekeeper joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

At UPHS – Portage, we strive to be the place employees want to work. We accomplish this through a friendly and supportive team environment. As a member of our facilities team, you will join a collegial environment that takes pride in a clean and safe environment.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $8 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, or a medical opt-out payment, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, paid time off and sick time.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

How you’ll contribute

A Housekeeper who excels in this role:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.

What we’re looking for 

• Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Two years institutional/commercial housekeeping experience preferred
• Current driver’s license required if traveling to work at off-site locations
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination required

EEOC Statement

UP Health System – Portage an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPHS - Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran