Environmental Srvs Housekeeper

Housekeeping Position

This position performs routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis as a part of the department responsible for total cleaning of the Medical Center and its related rental properties, all to comply with sanitation standards. The goal is to help reduce / eliminate nosocomial acquired infection, provide a pleasing environment, and promote customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities :

• Completes daily check list and submits to housekeeping supervisor.
• Cleans and services the inpatient unit, rooms, baths, showers, tubs, lavatories, special areas and offices, halls, stairways, walls, ceilings, windows, and screens.
• Damp dusts furniture and cleans the inside of cabinets when patient is discharged.
• Polishes brass, cleans and polishes glass panels in doors, keeps tracks in doors, door frames, and partitions clean.
• Arranges furniture, equipment and supplies in an orderly fashion.
• Cleans exteriors of refrigerators and cabinets.
• Keeps utility and storage areas in good order and clean.
• Restocks utility closets with paper supplies and other products.
• Cleans IV poles, walkers, commodes, and other nursing care items in the soiled room and returns them to the clean room.
• Arranges for the laundry service to wash and make any repairs to window and cubicle drapes.
• Picks up soiled linen and takes it to the dirty linen room to be picked up by the laundry service.
• When clean linen comes in, it is sorted and the linen carts are filled and taken to the nursing unit.
• Trash is picked up on all shifts and taken to the compactor and disposed of.
• Employees are taught to use floor machines and equipment.
• Employee then operates floor machines and other floor care equipment properly.
• When finished with equipment, employee properly cleans and maintains floor care equipment.
• Employee has hard floor care duties, which include stripping off old wax, then applying new finish and sealer. Uses cleaning chemicals properly.

Certifications and Licensures :

Fingerprinting

Required Education :

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent Experience :

One year previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Other Information :

Employee follows standard universal precautions and infection control policies. Wears gowns, gloves, masks, and goggles when necessary. Employee observes safe work practices and proper lifting techniques. Employee attends mandatory hospital comprehensive in-services and must participate in a minimum of 6 housekeeping meetings in a calendar year. Participates in PI activities when needed. Employee is courteous and helpful toward patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers within and outside the department. Maintains confidentiality and privacy of patients. Wears ID badge and follows department dress code. Employee takes initiative to take on extra assignments or to assist others during periods of increased activity. MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MidMichigan Health. All other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Training and Skills :

Ability to make simple mathematical calculations and follow written and oral direction. Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done annually. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Preferred Experience, Training and Skills :

One year previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Physical / Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions :

Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and manage 25 pounds on a frequent basis, and 50 pounds on an infrequent basis. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling. Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, twist, and work at floor to above head level. Ability to handle multiple tasks and stressful situations. Overall vision is necessary, including reading and close up work. Hearing and speech on the phone as well as in person are necessary. Must be able to communicate verbally in person, on the phone and in writing. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time; and freely move throughout the facilities. Frequently position requires regular public contact, decision-making and exposure to stress. Frequently positions include handling blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must be able to work in a latex environment.