Housekeeper - New Pal

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas
• Performs trash and soiled linen removal and distribution of clean linens through the hospital.
• Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas.
• Sets up meeting rooms for various events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas.
•  Performs trash and soiled linen removal throughout the hospital.
•  Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas.
•  Sets up meeting rooms for various events. Distributes clean linen throughout the hospital.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

•  Must be able to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
•  Must enjoy working with others and serving customers.
•  Must be able to work around and clean up blood and body fluid spills.
•  Must be able, (after training), to demonstrate correct cleaning procedures, use of chemicals, supplies and equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Customer Service Fire and Safety Corporate Compliance Confidentiality Infection Control Education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

WORK CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Floor to cart lifting up to 35 lbs. for storeroom supplies (example: cases of plastic trash liners).
• Lifting floor to waist 35 lbs. including trash and linen removal; carry up to 125 ft.
• Pushing and pulling wheeled carts requiring a force of up to 200 lbs. over smooth surface, carpet and ramps within the building.
• Squatting, bending at waist, twisting to reach under items for cleaning. Standing or walking 65% of the work shift.
• Standing up to 2/3 of day and walking more than 1/3 of day.
• Uninterrupted lifting tasks lasting up to 10 minutes in duration.
• Up/down one flight of stairs as needed throughout hospital.

EQUIPMENT USED: Cleaning carts, vacuums, battery operated floor scrubbers and push carts. Personal Protective Equipment: face masks, goggles, rubber gloves, protective aprons, and any required per policy and procedure. Intermittent exposure to slippery floors.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:  Occasionally works around blood and body fluids. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, compounds, and fumes/gases possible. Medium dust conditions occasionally.