HOUSEKEEPER

Description

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Housekeeping Manager, performs routine housekeeping duties as well as minor repairs when needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledgeable about and follows infection control / universal precautions.
• Practice general safety procedures while performing housekeeping tasks.
• Appropriately uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Employee completes daily assignment checklist.
• Ensures that waste generated within the health care facility is collected, transported and disposed of properly.
• Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient / employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Displays courtesy, tact, and patience during interactions with all members of the staff and extended community.
• Is punctual and maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
• Employee uses equipment and supplies appropriately.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Observes the Health Care system’s compliance policies.
• Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements.
• Identifies learning strengths and needs.
• Utilizes learning resources.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff. Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.

Health Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.

Time-Off

Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.

Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan

Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.

Life Insurance

An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.

Short & Long-Term Disability

Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.

Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement

Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs