• The Housekeeper enhances patient services in both direct and indirect patient care by providing support to patients and health care team members.
• The Housekeeper will have interaction with patients in a positive and informative manner.
• The Housekeeper performs cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and clinical area.
• Understanding and performance of all safety, infection control and administrative policies required.
• The goal is to provide a safe, pleasant atmosphere for patients, physicians, staff and other clients.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred.

• Must be able to set and adjust priorities.
• Takes instructions from supervisors.
• Exercises problem-solving skills.
• Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, patients and families in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately following standardized procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of waste segregation and packing. Operations of compactors, maintain secure patient information handling.
• Must be capable for working in any area of the hospital environment (clinical, non-clinical).
• Must be able to work without direct supervision e.g. offsite buildings, such as Bassett Hall, Elk Street, HSSS.
• Clearly understands and practices standard precautions, blood borne pathogens and hazardous communications guidelines and procedures. Follow all safety regulations.
• Trains other department employees on the proper cleaning techniques and operating standards designed for a specific environment.
• Keeps work areas, equipment, and neat and clean at all times.

• Bend/Stoop/Squat
• Perform routine cleaning; pick up debris
• Climb Stairs
• Push or Pull or Move hospital equipment such as patient beds
• Reach above shoulder
• Climb Ladders
• Grasp/Grip/Turning/Finger Dexterity Handle cleaning tools and equipment
• Lifting/Carrying (Cleaning supplies, vacuum, step stool, ect)
  • 50 lbs-75lbs. Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
  • 25 lbs-50lbs. Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
  • 1lb-25lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)
• Required to handle cleaning chemicals. Comprehensions of safety requirements while using and applying cleaning chemicals required.
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to observe areas needing attention/ correction. Read precautionary labels; respond to written instructions from staff.
• Observe and maintain environmental cleanliness above and below common range of sight.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets patient care needs in timely manner.
• Works as part of a team, as well as completes assignments independently.
• Must be able to identify and differentiate colors.

Benefits:
Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits and more…

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.