Housekeeper (Part-Time)

Job Summary

DESCRIPTION OF HOSPITAL: Assurance Health System is a hospital chain of short-term, inpatient geri-psychiatric hospitals that focus on the mental health needs of our senior population. Our dedicated staff provides much needed, highly specialized and compassionate psychiatric care for our aging population. Our fast-growing health system provides cutting edge treatment for an expanding population, with a focus on quality.

We are looking for driven and energetic individuals to join the Assurance Health family!

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS: The successful candidate will perform all tasks in accordance with established procedures. Cleans and services the hospital and outlying areas, moves furniture, equipment, and supplies around hospital departments, and performs a variety of deep cleaning duties in order to maintain an orderly and sanitary hospital. This is a physical position. Candidate should expect to dry and wet mops floors, clean walls, furniture, and all similar tasks (i.e., cleaning spills, washing windows and other glass, making patients beds, etc.).

DUTIES:

• Performs cleaning responsibilities according to policy and OSHA standards.
• Dry and wet mops large areas of floors and operates buffing equipment.
• Gathers refuse from wastebaskets in assigned areas and inserts fresh liners. Transports refuse in hand, push cart to designated area. Following established sanitation procedures, segregates bagged refuse.
• Replenish tissue and towels and fills hand soap dispensers regularly.
• Spot cleans carpets and mats.
• Responsible for cleaning and storing housekeeping equipment. Requests and receives cleaning equipment and supplies such as mops, buckets, electronic buffer, carpet extractor, vacuum cleaner, rags, disinfectants and the like from the designated supply area.
• Prepares cleaning solutions according to detailed written instructions.
• Returns unused supplies to utility room and cleans utility cart and equipment. Keeps janitor closets clean and orderly.
• Cleans windows, walls, ceilings, over bed lights, doors and TV sets at regular intervals.
• Determines method of removing stains using a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for dusting lights in hallways and office areas and patient areas.
• Responsible for baseboards in hallways and patient areas.
• Assists in moving furniture and equipment using equipment necessary such as hand carts and dollies.
• Uses cleaning agents and equipment according to established policy and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Provides safety officer with current material safety data sheets (MSDS) for cleaning solutions.
• Adheres to housekeeping guidelines for frequency and location of cleaning.
• Responsible for knowing the lifting requirements of the job and requesting assistance when needed.
• Observes all safety and hygiene rules/regulations.
• Attends all in-services and meetings.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
• Displays concern and initiative.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
• Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
• Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
• Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Good verbal communication skills necessary in order to be courteous to patients, visitors, and staff when performing housekeeping tasks. Be friendly without being too social.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of various cleaning agents and their appropriate uses.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions when following work assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret labels when preparing cleaning solutions.
• Ability to work efficiently and follow supervisor’s work orders.
• Keep accurate and complete activity logs.

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and income security benefits
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off policy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meals

EXPERIENCE: One-year experience preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45242: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person