HOUSEKEEPER - Full-time / Part-time

The Housekeeper is responsible for providing a clean, disinfected and safe environment in any assigned area, using appropriate disinfectants, cleaning chemicals, methods, techniques, and cleaning equipment including but not limited to mops, wipes, vacuums, floor polishers and floor care equipment. Additionally, housekeepers are responsible for the transportation of patients to and from treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher. All of these functions are performed with the direct or indirect leadership of a lead tech and the housekeeping management staff. All housekeepers and transportation staff must have the ability to communicate clearly with department approved direct connect or push to talk devices and adhere to the Standard of Conduct policy when utilizing the devices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job duties specific to this position:

Transportation duties:

• Transports patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher in accordance with hospital procedures and safety guidelines.
• Transports specimens, samples and paper work in accordance with hospital procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Transports patient care equipment in accordance with hospital procedures and safety guidelines.
• Responds to requests from hospital staff within the scope of this Job Description.

Housekeeping duties:

• Cleans and disinfects all horizontal and vertical surfaces in accordance with area work flow sheets and in accordance with hospital procedural and infection control guidelines using only hospital approved cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
• Performs hard floor care: dust mopping, damp mopping, polishing, vacuuming, stripping and refinishing in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Performs carpet and furniture care in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Collects and disposes of trash and soiled linen in accordance with hospital procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Cleans and maintains restrooms in accordance with area work flow sheets.
• Cleans and maintains beds, stretchers and exam tables in accordance with area work flow sheets.
• Operates and maintains equipment including, but not limited to, front to back burnishers, wet vacuums, carpet vacuums, mops, buckets, wringers, service carts and other floor care and cleaning equipment in compliance with departmental and corporate safety guidelines.
• Maintains items and supplies in assigned area in accordance with area work flow sheets.
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify problems or defects. Reports any irregularities to supervisor or appropriate management.
• Performs other ESD duties as directed.

Job duties for all positions:

• Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the HealthAlliance Four Pillars: Finance, Quality, Service Excellence, and People.
• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance Hospitals and serve as a role model for the CARES- It Happens Here customer service initiative.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
• Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
• Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Maintains, and fosters, an organized, clean, safe work environment.
• Actively contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
• Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates respect for the diversity of patient and employee populations. Supports and encourages diverse points of view, work and lifestyles.
• Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• The ability to understand, read, speak and write basic English.
• The ability to operate and maintain all equipment and tools in the department.
• Knowledge of housekeeping procedures and standards sufficient to perform tasks.
• The ability to lift, push, pull, carry, grasp and manipulate heavy objects and spend long periods of time standing on feet.
• The ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of six months work experience dealing with the public or in a housekeeping function is desirable.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.