Env Svcs Wkr​/Housekeeper Prn

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The Housekeeper is responsible for daily housekeeping routines such as cleaning patient rooms, offices, and public areas, while ensuring a safe and risk-preventive environment within OSHA and Infection Control regulations.

• Perform routine cleaning tasks of patient rooms, offices and public areas as assigned by supervisor: vacuum, dust, mop, sweep and take out trash.
• Ensure adequate linens are kept in facility.
• Clean areas with disinfectants.
• Refill supplies (paper products, soap, etc.).
• Ensure clean and nice appearance of floors; stripping, cleaning, waxing and general care.
• Keep cleaning supplies and equipment safely stored when not in use and away from patient access when in use.
• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor and Manager as needed.
• Report any situations that may affect the health and well‑being of patients or employees.
• Assist in assuring a safe and risk‑preventive environment.
• Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and Safety/Risk Management plans, policies and procedures.
• Use time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
• Address patients, visitors, and co‑workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.
• Assist in any emergencies that may arise.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory facility in‑services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
• Support facility‑wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.

Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in housekeeping duties, preferably in a health care facility.

Additional Requirements: Must be able to work with minimal supervision. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

NOTE:

The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above. May be called upon to complete other duties as directed or assigned by supervisor.

• Knowledge of basic housekeeping duties and all code procedures.
• Knowledge of risk and safety precautions.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to recommend/take corrective courses of action that would improve the functioning of the department’s systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co‑workers; ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to work a 40‑hour work week.
• Ability to move continuously as required for job duties.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment as listed below.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull and twist.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds may be required without assistance.
• Ability to work under any weather conditions inside or out without regard for temperature, anytime of the day or night.
• Ability to read, write and follow simple instructions.
• Ability to use hands in the performance of cleaning duties and the use of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks.
• Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force to move objects.
• Ability to respond to exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

• Vacuums, buffers, extractors, dispensers and other various related equipment.
• Telephone and paging system.
• Cleaning agents.
• Cleaning carts.
• Policies, procedures, plans and program manuals.