What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOUSEKEEPER position at Independence Health System?

Essential Job Functions

Cleans and services any assigned hospital area/facility.
Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials, etc.
Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness.
Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps.
Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines.
Containers/Liners secured and placed in upright position to prevent spillage.
Waste holding areas are cleaned daily.
Obtains, utilizes and replenishes supplies in a cost effective manner according to hospital/department procedure.
Accurately records supplies taken/removed on department inventory form.
Records accurate data on all work related forms.
Communicates on form as to status of task, verbally to shift charge person.
Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
Moves furniture including, but not limited to beds, chairs, gurneys in patient areas.
Follows direction from the charge person.
Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

License, Certification & Clearances

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.

AAP/EEO

Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart b

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Extreme Heat							x
Extreme Cold							x
Heights							x
Confined Spaces							x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)							x
Mechanical Hazards							x
Use of Vibrating Tools	x				x
Operates Vehicle	x				x
Operates Heavy Equipment							x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices							x
Rotates All Shifts	x					x
8 Hours Shifts	x		x
10-12 Hours Shifts	x					x
On-Call							x
Overtime( 8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)	x				x
Travel Between Sites	x					x
Direct Patient Care							x
Respirator Protective Equipment	x				x
Eye Protection	x				x
Head Protection (hard hat)							x
Hearing Protection							x
Hand Protection	x		x
Feet, Toe Protection	x					x
Body Protection	x				x
Latex Exposure	x			x
Solvent Exposure	x			x
Paint (direct use) Exposure							x
Dust (sanding) Exposure	x					x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure							x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure	x				x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure	x			x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure	x		x
Mist Exposure							x
Wax Stripper (direct use)	x			x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure							x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure							x
Laser Exposure							x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Bending (Stooping)	x			x
Sitting		x				x
Walking	x			x
Climbing Stairs		x				x
Climbing Ladders	x				x
Standing	x			x
Kneeling		x				x
Squatting (Crouching)		x				x
Twisting/Turning	x				x
Keyboard/Computer Operation	x					x
Gross Grasp	x				x
Fine Finger Manipulation	x				x
Hand/Arm Coordination	x			x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)	x		15#
Carry	x			10#	35#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients							x
Seeing Near w/Acuity	x		x
Feeling (Sensation)		x				x
Color Vision	x				x
Hearing Clearly	x		x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead	x				x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level	x				x
Reaching Forward	x			x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle	10#				x
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle	###			10#	35#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder	###			10#	35#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead	###					15#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

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