Description
Job Summary
Performs daily cleaning routine in patient rooms, public areas and ancillary areas. Maintains the healthcare environment in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition for patients, visitors and employees utilizing various cleaning equipment. Collects regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, and materials and places in designated locations per regulatory guidelines.
Schedule :
80%-3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm10%- overnight10% day shift
Essential Job Functions
Cleans and services any assigned hospital area / facility.
Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials, etc.
Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness
Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps
Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines
Containers / Liners secured and placed in upright position to prevent spillage
Waste holding areas are cleaned daily.
Obtains, utilizes and replenishes supplies in a cost-effective manner according to hospital / department procedure
Accurately records supplies taken / removed on department inventory form.
Records accurate data on all work-related forms
Communicates on form as to status of task, verbally to shift charge person.
Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
Specialty Essential Functions
Housekeeper I maintain the daily cleaning and supplying of paper, soap, hand lotions and replacing trash liners in patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, bathrooms, office areas, ancillary areas and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Service Department.
Damp wipe all furniture.
Clean all bathroom fixtures to include all dispensers and vents.
Dust / Wet mop all tile / wood floor surfaces.
Spot clean walls, windows, doors and frames.
Maintain all high / low dusting.
Replenish all supplies (i.e. trash liners, paper towels, toilet paper, soaps).
Cleaning discharge / transfer patient rooms must strip bed, clean entire bed and dress bed.
Assist in cleaning of emergency spills.
Keep assigned equipment / carts clean and neat.
Perform other tasks as assigned / requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned by manager.
Performs other duties as required
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent, decision-making and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Preferred Qualifications
License, Certification & Clearances
Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.
AAP / EEO
Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
Extreme Cold
Heights
Confined Spaces
Extreme Noise(>
85dB)
Mechanical Hazards
Use of Vibrating Tools
Operates Vehicle
Operates Heavy Equipment
Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices
Rotates All Shifts
8 Hours Shifts
10-12 Hours Shifts
On-Call
Overtime(+8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hrs / wk)
Travel Between Sites
Direct Patient Care
Respirator Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Head Protection (hard hat)
Hearing Protection
Hand Protection
Feet, Toe Protection
Body Protection
Latex Exposure
Solvent Exposure
Paint (direct use) Exposure
Dust (sanding) Exposure
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
Blood / Body Fluid Exposure
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
Mist Exposure
Wax Stripper (direct use)
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Laser Exposure
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
Sitting
Walking
Climbing Stairs
Climbing Ladders
Standing
Kneeling
Squatting (Crouching)
Twisting / Turning
Keyboard / Computer Operation
Gross Grasp
Fine Finger Manipulation
Hand / Arm Coordination
Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)
15#
Carry
10#
35#
Transfer / Push / Pull Patients
Seeing Near w / Acuity
Feeling (Sensation)
Color Vision
Hearing Clearly
Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Reaching Forward
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
10#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
10#
35#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
10#
35#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
15#
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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