Temporary Housekeeper

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!

Please Note: This is a temporary position.

Maintains a sanitary environment for patients, staff and others.

Position Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor

1. Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces including floors, equipment and furniture.

2. Cleaning and disinfection of restroom surfaces including toilets, showers, urinals, sinks and other fixtures.

3. Cleaning and disinfection of sterile physical environments.

4. Removal of trash, soiled linen, regulated medical waste, hazardous waste and waste containing confidential information.

5. Bed making, linen handling, dusting, window cleaning, wall washing and spot removal.

6. Floor maintenance and refinishing.

7. Reporting of furniture, finishes and equipment needing repair or replacement.

8. Participate in the training of new employees.

9. Project cleaning and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Required:

• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

• Must relate effectively with co-workers, physicians, staff, patients and the general public and function as part of a team.

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to reason and think logically to solve problems.

• Must be able to use judgment and make decisions.

• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Desired:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

• One year institutional housekeeping experience.

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - C

• Sitting/Standing - C

• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F

• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F

• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F

• Climbing - O

• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - C

• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F

• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O

• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F

• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O

• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O

• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F

• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O

• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O

• Crawling/Kneeling - O

• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F

• Twisting/Turning - F

• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions:  

• Indoors and outdoors environment. Extreme heat and cold possible. Dampness/humidity possible. Working at heights sometimes required. Vibration, noise, radiation, poor lighting, mechanical hazards, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, skin irritants and lung irritants are all likely exposures. Job requires working closely with others as well as working alone. Hours sometimes vary and overtime may occasionally be required. Protective clothing and equipment are often required.

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No

• Heat - Yes

• Cold - Yes

• Mechanical Hazards - Yes

• Hazardous Substances - Yes

• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes

• Lighting - Yes

• Noise - Yes

• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes

• Infectious Diseases - Yes