HOUSEKEEPER- 1ST SHIFT
$4,000.00 sign-on bonus.
About the role
Performs daily cleaning routines in patient rooms, public areas, and ancillary areas. Maintains the healthcare environment in a clean, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, visitors, and employees using various cleaning equipment. Collects regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, and materials, placing them in designated locations per regulatory guidelines. In the absence of the Supervisor, employees will seek assistance from the Lead Housekeeper, who acts as a liaison for the department to management.
Responsibilities
- Cleans and services any assigned hospital area/facility.
- Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
- Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials.
- Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness.
- Utilizes department-established work patterns and cleaning steps.
- Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines:
- Containers/Liners secured and placed in upright position to prevent spillage.
- Waste holding areas are cleaned daily.
- Obtains, utilizes, and replenishes supplies in a cost-effective manner according to hospital/department procedure:
- Accurately records supplies taken/removed on department inventory form.
- Records accurate data on all work-related forms.
- Communicates on forms as to status of task, verbally to shift charge person.
- Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
- Moves furniture including, but not limited to, beds, chairs, and gurneys in patient areas.
- Follows direction from the charge person.
- Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Good organizational skills, independent thinking skills, and sound judgment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
License, Certification & Clearances
- Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Schedule
This position is based on a rotating schedule, Monday through Sunday during daylight hours. Hours are subject to change based on needs. The incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during a pandemic: goggles, face shield, and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2-person) and/or transfer device is required.
Physical Demands
Physical conditions and demands are categorized as Essential or Marginal, with frequency levels: Constantly (5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift), Frequently (2.5 to 5.5 hours or 32-200 reps/shift), Occasionally (0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift), Rarely (less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift).