Overview
Housekeeper role at Heart of America Medical Center.
Responsibilities
* Assigned to a specific unit or floor and is responsible for maintaining that area in a prescribed manner daily. Person is to keep assigned area free from offensive odors, provide a sanitary, safe area and keep patient/resident rooms clean and orderly.
* Participates in infection control cleaning procedures.
* Practice universal precautions, wear gloves and protective clothing as needed, proper handling of infectious waste and linen, and clean blood spills according to policy.
* Observe safety and confidentiality, policies, etc.
* Document and report problems (maintenance, safety, infections) to the appropriate authority.
* Provide a safe environment - proper use of chemicals, wet floor signs, etc.
* Support and implement safety into all job responsibilities regarding self, other employees, residents/patients and visitors.
* Report safety violations (or unsafe observations) to supervisor and/or department head immediately.
* Promote a culture of safety to improve employee safety.
* Attend scheduled within-department meetings.
* Complete annual education.
* All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* High School diploma or GED preferred (not required).
* Use established work procedures and routines.
* Able to lift 50 pounds and stand/walk for 8 hours.
* Participates in infection control cleaning procedures.
* Professional attitude, teamwork, and the ability to safeguard the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in any form including electronic, written or verbal.
* Familiarizes self with and adheres to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.
* Completes all required annual safety training.
* Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
* Work at all locations within Good Samaritan Hospital Association.
Typical Working Conditions
* Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and other conditions common to a health care environment.
Typical Physical Demands
* Requires full range of body motion in handling and lifting housekeeping supplies and laundry, bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Requires vision and hearing to normal range for communication and facility inspections. Requires use of office equipment.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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