Housekeeper, Healthcare

Unity Psychiatric Care
Columbia, TN 38401, USA

JOB SUMMARY:
The Housekeeper will perform a combination of cleaning duties to maintain hospital cleanliness while adhering to infection practices, safety regulations, and company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES:


To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Organize and coordinate services to provide a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff
• Acquire and store enough supplies and equipment to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
• Discard waste and trash into proper containers and re-line receptacles with plastic liners; thoroughly clean trashcans without liner
• Remove trash in 24-hour trash cans twice a day which includes patient bathroom (located near seclusion room), nurses lounge, nurses’ desk, clean utility, and central supply room
• Monitor budget and track trends for inefficiency or wastefulness
• Request safety data sheets (SDS) when new chemicals are ordered
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to policies and procedures for fluid and wet vacuuming, wet mopping technique, linen service, handling of soiled linens and trash collection
• Adhere to policies and procedures for disposing contaminated waste products and cleaning of isolation areas
• Adheres and respects all policies and procedures regarding anonymity and confidentiality of all patient records past and present. This covers any written or verbal communications regarding patient’s identify, address, and situation
• Function in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management
• Promote, adhere, and monitor for a drug and violence free workplace
• Successful completion of required training
• Handle multiple priorities effectively
• Reliable transportation
• Awareness of infection control rules, regulations and guidelines
• Knowledge of isolation requirements and documentation; recognize contaminated tools and equipment
• Awareness of chemical hazards and appropriate use of chemicals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  
  o High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience:
  
  o Prefer 1 year of experience as a housekeeping technician and or maintenance experience in a healthcare environment
• License/Certification(s):
  o CPR and CPI certification required (or training within 6 weeks after hire) with yearly refreshers
  o Restraint and Seclusion training (within 6 weeks after hire)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person s relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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