Housekeeping Job Elkhart area,Indiana USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position Summary:

The housekeeper is responsible for custodial services necessary to maintain Heart City Health Center (HCHC) facilities in a safe, hygienic and presentable condition.

Essential Functions:

Checks housekeeping requests on-line twice a day; addresses requests as soon as practical

Cleans & disinfects patient (medical and dental) exam rooms on a daily basis

Cleans & disinfects all bathrooms on a daily basis

Cleans & vacuums adult, pediatric and dental lobbies and waiting areas (including windows) daily

Empties all trash containers daily; disposes of trash, waste and other disposable materials as instructed

Cleans fingerprints off doors and cleans/disinfects door handles and light switches at least weekly

Cleans & vacuums adult and pediatric common office space areas (registration, PFS, etc.) weekly

Cleans & vacuums dental office and downstairs non-patient areas weekly

Cleans & vacuums conference rooms and education center weekly

Cleans break room areas, refrigerators and microwaves once per week

Damp mops all floors and spot cleans carpets as needed; at least weekly

Cleans under exam tables at least weekly

Cleans and vacuums all offices monthly; when practical or as arranged with inhabitant

Cleans all air vents as needed; at least monthly

Periodically washes outside windows and screens; at least quarterly

Reports any needed repairs immediately to supervisor

Provides back-up coverage for other housekeeping staff as needed

Uses safety precautions in all housekeeping services

Must comply with applicable Federal and State regulations, such as OSHA, EPA and Hazardous Material communication standards

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

Possesses a personal and professional high regard for sanitation and cleanliness

Familiar with use of mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.

Knowledge of applicable regulations, such as: OSHA, Hazardous Materials, EPA and those associated with the State and local health departments

Knowledge of how to care for equipment and how to properly measure cleaning solutions

Safety-minded and able to recognize potentially hazardous situations

Proven ability to maintain a professional facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning, and replacing equipment and furnishings as necessary

Good time management skills; self evaluates the use of time and understands how others may be affected

Cultural diversity awareness and skills; respects all people regardless of race, nationality or social standing

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and managers

Ability to work independently (self motivating) and as a team member

Good customer service skills; actively seeks ways to assist individuals within the scope of assigned duties

Organized and detail oriented

Computer literate

Education, Experience and Licensure:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required

Previous cleaning experience preferred; medical office preferred

Current Driver's License required (travel between clinics)

Physical Demands:

May stand for long period of time

Must be able to walk, sit, push, pull, stretch, bend, stoop and/or kneel periodically

Must be able to lift, carry and place up to 50 pounds on occasion

Must be able to see and hear in normal range with or without correction device(s)

Dexterity and hand to eye coordination as normally associated with using cleaning materials and operating cleaning equipment as well as office equipment and computers

Work Environment:

Often works in damp, dusty, and dirty areas

Handles various cleaning solvents and chemicals; risk of skin irritation and/or contact burns

Exposed to fumes or airborne particles associated with toxins or caustic chemicals

May clean up human waste and other body fluids; risk of associated blood borne pathogens and infectious disease


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