Housekeeper - FT, 7am-330pm

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: Housekeeper Supervised by: Environmental Services Manager

Job Summary: Cleans all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Demonstrates    Competency in the Following Areas:

Performs all assigned tasks in a   professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the   Environmental Services Department.

Performs routine cleaning of patient   rooms, nursing units, offices, and clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies,   lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and   sanitary manner.

Completes work assignments in a   timely manner.

Utilizes the appropriate chemicals   and supplies according to procedure.

Uses and maintains equipment   properly.

Assists visitors with directions   whenever requested.

Always introduces self to patients,   families and visitors.

Reports safety hazards as   appropriate.

Transports trash and hazardous waste   to appropriate disposal area.

Replenishes supplies.

Follows all infection prevention and   control practices, including Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based   Precautions and hand hygiene.

Maintains set quality standards when   performing job duties.

Works day, evening or night shift as   assigned.

Ability to do work on his/her own   with normal supervision.

Observes safety precautions at all   times.

Maintains and ensures age-specific   precautions.

Performs all aspects of assigned   tasks in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of   medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of   safety and quality.

Able to apply commonsense   understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral   instructions.

Able to deal with problems involving   a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Professional   Requirements:

Adheres to dress code. Appearance is neat and clean

Completes annual education   requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Maintains patient confidentiality at   all times.

Reports to work on time and as   scheduled. Completes work within   designated time.

Wears identification while on duty;   uses the computerized punch time system correctly.

Works at maintaining a good rapport   and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, health plans and   staff.

Attends annual review and   departmental inservices, as scheduled.

Attends staff meetings; or reads and   returns all staff meeting minutes.

Represents the organization in a   positive and professional manner in the community.

Actively participates in performance   improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational   policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and   goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Regulatory Requirements:

· Preferred high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

· Preferred one to three (1-3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

· Normal hospital environment. Normal/corrected eyesight. Hearing within normal range. Exposure to chemical, electrical and mechanical hazards. Operates floor machines - buffers, scrubbers, and wet vacuums. Continuous walking and standing. Lifting up to 80 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

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