What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Housekeeper-LMCH position at LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?
Lake Martin Community Hospital is looking to hire a Full Time Housekeeper to perform housekeeping for the hospital. Maintain a sanitary, orderly and attractive facility. Pay range $11-$12 DOE
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent is a plus.
2. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
3. Experience or training in institutional housekeeping is a plus.
Physical Demands:
Work is of medium physical demand with considerable walking and standing. Frequently requires bending, stooping and stretching. Manual dexterity to work with hands and arms while cleaning. Lifts and carries linens and supply boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Hands are frequently in contact with water and cleaning solutions. Visual and hearing acuity.
Working Conditions:
Mostly inside, protected from the weather conditions. Average noise levels. Can be exposed to human diseases and/or parasites.
Essential Functions or Duties:
Have a thorough working knowledge of Housekeeping Department.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees and the public and stay focused on the task at hand.
Maintains tact and courtesy in dealing with patients, customers and the public.
Preserves the confidential nature of items of which she/he has knowledge.
Ensuring that necessary supplies are in stock. Notifies staff member when supplies are low.
Address safety issues.
Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, floors and equipment with cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent spread of disease.
Uses dust cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust furniture, equipment and floors.
Empties trash baskets and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion.
Keeps all entrances clean and free of litter. Brings trash collected to the dumpster.
Washes and dries linens daily.
Scours and polishes sinks, showers, toilets and similar equipment. Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, toilet paper and other dispensable items.
Brings ideas, concerns, suggestions to management
Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions to supervisor.
At the end of shift, returns unused supplies to utility room, leaves soiled linens and trash in designated areas, and cleans cart and equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned by Office Manager or Human Resources Director.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $12
