What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Southeast Medical Group?
Description
The housekeeper performs various functions in ensuring that the healthcare facility is free from infection, waste and debris.
Requirements
- Respond to emergencies in relation to cleaning clinic environment
- Clean and wipe windows, floors, etc.
- Dispose of wastes in wastebaskets as well as disinfect the wastebaskets
- Appropriately dispose of medical waste products like syringes, hand gloves, face mask, etc.
- Clean furniture as well as equipment
- Dispose of blood or other body fluids and then disinfect the area of contact
- Use various types of cleaning equipment to maintain a sterile and infection free work environment
Skills Required:
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong hygienic practice
- The ability to take the initiative and execute with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of the process of sterilizing work environment
- Proven ability and/or inclination to follow instructions
- Ability to maintain a positive disposition at all times
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Punctuality
Physical & Mental Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
- Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
- Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
- Ability to travel to multiple locations to support business needs as required
