What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Kahuku Medical Center?
Job Title: Housekeeper
Department: Housekeeping
Reports To: Director of Support Services
Status: Full-Time (Non-Exempt, Bargaining)
Primary Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Support Services, is responsible for the general cleaning and sanitation of hospital facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Empties all trash containers and cleans as needed.
• Vacuums carpets as needed.
• Collects all “sharps containers” and locks in the biohazard shelter.
• Cleans basin, mirrors, bathtubs and toilets daily, using disinfectant chemical, wipe dries, refills paper towels and toilet tissue dispensers, as needed.
• Cleans floors using dust mop and damp mops with disinfectant solution.
• Cleans showers daily, cleans and polishes furniture daily.
• Cleans windows and screens as needed.
• Follows and abides isolation procedures for Infection Control.
• Collects laundry on weekends and holidays only, from various departments and takes to laundry department.
• Checks and refills hand soap containers in all bathroom and sink areas.
• Scrubs, wipes and wet mops O/R and CSR units.
• Complies with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, safety program requirements, corporate compliance program standards of conduct, all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains skills and knowledge through participation in educational programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Physical Demands:
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Pushing up to 70 lbs., with frequent pulling, lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent handling and eye-hand-foot coordination, with some reaching.
• Continuous vision use (corrected vision, wide field of vision and color vision).
Mental Demands:
• High concentration and alertness level required, with frequent attention to detail.
Communication Demands:
• Ability to understand and follow instructions for safety. Skills/Knowledge:
• Able to communicate in English (verbal, written, read).
Certification/Training:
• High school diploma or equivalent. Experience:
• One (1) year of housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must have a general understanding of housekeeping duties.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required doing this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
