Clinic Housekeeper

Duties And Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies in relation to cleaning clinic environment
• Clean and wipe windows, floors, etc.
• Dispose of wastes in wastebaskets as well as clean the wastebaskets
• Appropriately dispose of medical waste products like syringes, hand gloves, face mask, sachets of tablets, etc.
• Dust furniture as well as equipment
• Collect dirty towels for appropriate washing
• Wipe out blood or other body fluids and then disinfect the area of contact
• Use various types of cleaning equipment, like vacuum cleaners, washing machines, etc.
• Document the procedure involved in the disposal of clinic waste products, and ensure that the right procedure in line with the standard practice of the clinic, is followed

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Must have Patient/Customer Care experience in a healthcare environment (physician’s office, dental clinic, or hospital)
• Customer-service oriented; patient-centered focus that promotes the satisfaction and well-being of those we are called to serve
• An outgoing, welcoming personality is a must
• Must demonstrate high level of confidentiality
• Must have strong verbal communications skills and ability to communicate ideas and concepts successfully
• Must be able to remain calm when under pressure and able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a high energy, positive attitude, ability to work autonomously, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and high degree of initiative
• Agrees to uphold Heartland’s guiding values of Compassion, Respect, Collaboration, and Integrity

Working Conditions

• Sits and walks throughout the day
• Subject to many interruptions
• Works with others in a group or team
• Must be able to function in a high stress environment
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions

Physical Requirements

• Requires repetitive physical activities or mental activities
• Requires walking
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Requires bending or twisting
• Requires standing