Part-time Housekeeper Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT CARNEGIE TRI-COUNTY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL POSITION SUMMARY The Housekeeper provides a clean and sanitary environment within the facility and performs each task in accordance with departmental safety precautions within established procedures and schedules. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED High school graduate or equivalent. Knowledge of housekeeping regulations in a hospital setting. One (1) year of experience working in a hospital setting preferred. BLS Certification required within 90 days of employment and throughout employment MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents. Ability to work independently, with no direction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. Performs sanitizing and disinfecting work throughout the hospital and clinics in patient care areas, exam rooms, waiting rooms, restrooms, offices, meeting rooms, etc.Performs general cleaning tasks such as but not limited to trash/recycling/biohazard removal, dusting, wet wiping, glass cleaning, vacuuming, polishing, and mopping. Adds and performs sections of "Detail Cleaning" such as wiping ceiling vents, high/low dusting, wiping furniture, edge vacuuming and baseboard cleaning. Performs light extraction carpet cleaning and scrubbing of safety flooring using automated equipment. Observes and inspects assigned areas for maintenance and security needs and reports needed repairs as soon as possible. Performs basic equipment care, checks for wear and damage on assigned equipment.Compiles with department Quality Control Reports and makes corrections to work quality quickly. Must stay current and knowledgeable on proper disinfection practices and infection control requirements by following DSH standards and techniques for infection reduction. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Seek out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Share professional knowledge with hospital staff, board members, and administrator. Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements. Adhere to the hospitals philosophy, mission, policies and procedures. Support the hospitals goals and objectives. Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies, and procedures. Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students. Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships. Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Demonstrates active listening techniques. Gains support through effective relationships. Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback. Demonstrates honesty and integrity always in care and use of patient and hospital property. Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions. Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with hospital policies. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. LANGUAGE SKILLS English is the primary language of the Hospital. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ratio, percent, rate, as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals.