What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Patterson Health Center?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for maintaining the general appearance and cleanliness of the facility, keeping it at an acceptable level by following the Environmental Services Policies and Procedures, as outlined in the departmental Policy and Procedures manual.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- General cleaning of the facility including but not limited to: dusting, mopping, trash disposal, wiping down of walls, fixtures, equipment and furniture, making beds, window washing, disinfecting, clean/soiled linen distribution, and refilling soap/paper goods dispensers.
- Operates mechanical floor cleaners, polishers, and vacuums.
- Executes work under the direction of Environmental Services Manager. Fulfills housekeeping needs of Department Managers and staff as requested/needed.
- Participates in the on-call rotation with other employees of the Environmental Services Department, responding to emergency and/or disaster calls within 30 minutes during off-duty hours.
- Takes direction from Nursing Services when responding to emergency situations.
- Flexible and able to respond appropriately to multiple interruptions and stressful situations.
- Keeps housekeeping supply storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Applies adequate safeguards in the use and storage of equipment and supplies for the protection of employees, patients and visitors. Maintains equipment in safe condition.
- Accepts housekeeping duties in all assigned areas of the facility in accordance with the housekeeping schedule, department policies and procedures, supervisory directives and specific needs that arise periodically.
- Maintains awareness and practice of good infection control techniques including isolation and isolations room protocols; reports possible infection control problems to supervisor or member of infection control committee.
- Participates regularly in continuing education programs offered through or by the hospital and the department in-service schedule.
- Attends department meetings, unless excused by supervisor.
- Maintains and applies knowledge of hospital-wide housekeeping standards, techniques, universal precautions, policies and procedures.
- Knows and adheres to general hospital/departmental policies and procedures including safety policies, dress code, disaster plan, and confidentiality and infection control.
- Performs other job related duties as directed by the supervisor.
Requirements
2nd Shift - 3pm to 11pm
After hours on-call & weekend shift in rotation with other staff
