Housekeeper - Hardin Medical Center : Job Details

DescriptionFLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly JOB SUMMARY Will provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the patients, residents, employees, and public. Responsible for sustaining a sterile environment in all areas of the hospital by cleaning rooms, making beds, replenishing linens and maintaining floors. Reporting Structure: Reports to the EVS Manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducation High School or GED preferred. Work Experience On-the-job training required. Some experience working in a commercial housekeeping environment preferred. Hospital housekeeping experience preferred. License/Certification:Hospital Housekeeping certification preferred. CORE COMPETENCIES Mission, Visions Core Values Standards of Conduct AIDET/Organizational Expectations Safety Quality Flexibility Customer Service Diversity and Inclusion Finance Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols Biohazard Waste CC Hand Hygiene JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES Department Specific Specialty Area Environmental Services Biohazard Waste Removal Infection Disease Control Cleaning Hospital Chemical and Cleaning Concepts Nursing Home Cleaning Standards ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the patients, residents, employees, and public. Performs the actual cleaning of rooms, floors, furniture, equipment and other items. Cleans patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, administrative offices, laboratory areas, waiting areas and public restrooms. Uses various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, cleans equipment and furniture, vacuums carpet and mops floors. Makes beds, empty trash and restocks supplies. Collects dirty laundry from all patient areas and distributes the clean linen and hospital gowns back to the appropriate floors. Uses cleaning supplies and equipment Takes daily inventory as well as inspects and reports equipment for any repairs or replacements. Ensures the proper infection-control policies are being followed. Promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. Follows the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with the HMC standards. OTHER DUTIES May attend in-service training. Will cross train in nursing home and hospital housekeeping duties. Adheres to the clocking in and clocking out procedures. Manages all time and keep all breaks to the required times. Performs other required duties and special projects as required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position demands good physical and mental health. Must be able to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule, must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds Prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to see with corrective eye wear Must be able to hear clearly with assistance May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens. PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTSActivityOccasionally (1-33%)Frequently (34% to 66%)Continuously (67% to 100%) Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling X Twisting X Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X