Housekeeper Full Time Evenings - Steward Health Care : Job Details

Location: Morton Hospital

Posted Date: 7/19/2024

Job Type: Full Time

Department: 2100.71900 SMH Environmental Service

About Steward Health Care

Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

For more information, visit steward.org

* Housekeeper 32hrs/Evenings

POSITION SUMMARY:

Cleans and maintains assigned areas of the hospital in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Sweeps and mops floor areas, vacuums/spot cleans carpets using appropriate solution; arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning assigned areas.

* Routinely climbs ladder to hang cubicle/window drapes, or reach high areas for other cleaning purposes.

* Accurately selects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares solutions according to procedure; loads service cart and transports to work area.

* Competently operates various types of equipment, both mechanical and electrical (i.e., buffers, scrubbers). Reports malfunctions immediately.

* Routinely collects medical waste as established by Infection Control Committee.

* Demonstrates responsibility for maintaining floors by sweeping, mopping, applying floor finishes/polishing; strips floors of finish as required.

* Demonstrates responsibility for arranging and moving furniture as requested.

* Demonstrates thoroughness in cleaning assigned areas by washing furnishings, floors and equipment with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease.

* Thoroughly washes walls, ceilings, and inside windows using appropriate solutions; washes outside windows and screens as required.

* Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner at all times.

* Properly completes patient room/discharge cleaning according to departmental and infection control policies

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

* Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).

* Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.

* Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.

* Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.

* Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.

* Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.

* Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Education/Experience Required: High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent related work experience.

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.