HOUSEKEEPER

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeper provides a clean and sanitary environment within the facility and performs each task in accordance with departmental safety precautions within established procedures and schedules.

SUPERVISOR

Plant Operations Manager and Housekeeping Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.
• Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

Job Functions

1) Performs sanitizing and disinfecting work throughout the hospital and clinics in patient care areas, exam rooms, waiting rooms, restrooms, offices, meeting rooms, etc.

2) Performs general cleaning tasks such as but not limited to trash/recycling/biohazard removal, dusting, wet wiping, glass cleaning, vacuuming, polishing and mopping.

3) Adds and performs sections of "Detail Cleaning" such as wiping ceiling vents, high/low dusting, wiping furniture, edge vacuuming and baseboard cleaning.

4) Performs light extraction carpet cleaning and scrubbing of safety flooring using automated equipment.

5) Observes and inspects assigned areas for maintenance and security needs and reports needed repairs as soon as possible.

6) Performs basic equipment care, checks for wear and damage on assigned equipment.

7) Complies with department Quality Control Reports and makes corrections to work quality quickly.

8) Must stay current and knowledgeable on proper disinfection practices and infection control requirements by following DSH standards and techniques for infection reduction.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Seek out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary.
• Share professional knowledge with hospital staff, board members, and administrator.
• Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures.
• Support the hospital’s goals and objectives.
• Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students.
• Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents.
• Ability to make presentations before top management, public groups, and staff regarding hospital programs.
• Ability to work independently, with no direction.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• Knowledge of housekeeping regulations in a hospital setting.
• One year of experience working in a hospital setting preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• English is the primary language of the Hospital.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute ratio, percent, rate, as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrates active listening techniques.
• Gains support through effective relationships.
• Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity always in care and use of patient and hospital property.
• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.