What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper II position at CentraState Healthcare System?
Overview
Housekeeper II will follow environmental services cleaning protocols. Required terminal and isolation cleaning including COVID19 isolation areas. Required use of disinfecting agents including but not limited to alcohol based, bleach based and peroxide based products. Moderate pushing and pulling. Standing for extending period of time required. Every other weekend and every other holiday required.
7am-3pm.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the supervisor, assists with planning and directs the day to day operations of the Housekeeping department.
- Participates in the department’s quality assurance program: responsible for a minimum of five quality controls daily; unit specific quality control report
- Continuous rounding to identify cleanliness issues
- Delivers linen to floors, as needed
- Assists with day to day operations
- Provides follow up of staff work assignments
- Effectively performs a variety of housekeeping function including mopping, dusting, sanitizing, wiping, scrubbing, buffing and other manual jobs on floors, walls, beds and furniture
- Performs Discharge and terminal cleanings
- Collects and disposes of regular and medical waste
- Replenishes all dispensers
- Responsible for proper allocation of cubical curtains
- Maintains Housekeeping carts for staff
- Responsible for the orientation and training of new Environmental Services workers.
- Controls Bed Management system as needed
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Work Experience:
One-year clinical experience in accredited hospital with OR cleaning experience preferred
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to understand oral/written instructions in English.
Knowledgeable on proper PPE and OR attire.
Ability to understand the operation of some equipment and machinery and ability function independently.
Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
About Us
CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year.
When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.
Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!
What We Offer:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits package and rewards program
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
