Housekeeper, Healthcare

Overview

Job Title:

Housekeeper

Req:

Location:

VMC Main Campus

Department:
Environmental Services

Shift: Nights

Type:
Full Time

FTE: 1

Hours:

10:30 pm to 7:00 am

City State:
Renton, WA

Category: SEIU-Service

Salary Range:
Min $23.01 - Max $36.57/hr, DOE

Employer:

Valley Medical Center

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

• JOB OVERVIEW:
  Responsible for a variety of housekeeping duties in and around the hospital. Assist where necessary to provide a clean and sanitary environment. All other duties as requested/required.
• ROLE:
  See job description for Service Partner for generic job duties.
• AREA OF ASSIGNMENT:
  As listed in the department master schedule and monthly work schedules.
• RESPONSIBLE TO:
  Manager/Assistant Manager/Supervisor of Environmental Services.
• Housekeeper duties include cleaning tasks, patient room cleaning and discharge cleaning, trash and linen handling, and daily maintenance of cleanliness across assigned areas, following Environmental Services procedures.

• 6 months of experience in commercial housekeeping (highly preferred).
• Demonstrates understanding of written and verbal communications in English.
• Leads must have 6 months experience in housekeeping at Valley Medical Center.
• Successful completion of the Work Steps evaluation.
• Working knowledge of computers (highly preferred).

• Communicates effectively in English.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Able to work on assigned shift.
• Able to work on weekends.
• Works independently.

• Ability to stand during the majority of the shift. Walking on hospital campus, approximately 5 hours or more depending on assignment.
• Push/pull of trash and linen carts (up to 48 lbs).
• Reaching, bending, stooping, overhead reaching, twisting; kneeling rarely required.
• Lift up to 32 pounds with proper mechanics/equipment; exposure to cleaning solutions and PPE as required.
• Exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, blood and body fluids with PPE as needed.
• Transport of supplies and equipment within the facility; clean areas up to 10 feet above floor level.
• Transports and handles waste and soiled linen according to procedures.

• Definitions for lifting and repetitive motion are provided as guidelines (Seldom, Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously).
• Physical activity levels cover lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, and other movements as indicated.

• Does the job involve exposure to blood and body fluids? Yes
• Does the job involve work with patients? Yes

• Generic
  
  Job Functions:
  
  See Generic Job Description for Service Partner.
• Unique
  
  Job Functions:
  
  Clean and perform assigned tasks per department procedures; complete daily assignment reports; communicate cleaning needs and maintenance issues to the shift supervisor.
• Respond to customer cleaning requests promptly.
• Perform daily patient room cleaning and discharge cleaning per Environmental Services procedures.
• Collect and transfer trash and soiled linen; empty waste receptacles and linen holders.
• Clean and maintain carts; sweep, mop floors; operate floor care equipment as assigned.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, sinks, cabinets, and plumbing fixtures; refill supplies at designated areas.
• Monitor quality and report repair needs; complete special cleaning assignments as required.
• Attend department in-service meetings or review posted minutes.
• Follow policies and procedures; report any business practice concerns as directed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Ensure adequate staffing and service levels; manage workload and assist staff as needed.
• Answer telephone and respond promptly.

• Collect and handle waste and soiled linen per procedures.
• Vacuum, carpet/hard floor care, and room setup as required.

• Communicates effectively in English.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Able to work on assigned shift and on weekends.
• Works independently.