Housekeeper - 4:30 pm-1:00am

About the role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

• Act as a patient ambassador for the hospital, interacting with patients while cleaning assigned areas using appropriate chemicals to clean and/or sanitize.
• Follow infection control procedures and utilize the duty list checklist.
• Perform floor care/maintenance when qualified, including burnishing, top scrub & recoat, strip and apply new finish, and bonneting.
• Maintain linen levels and ensure positive interactions between linen supply and receiving areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Clean assigned areas per the 10 Step Cleaning method and any other specific requirements per the duty list checklist.
• Use appropriate chemicals, techniques, and infection control procedures while cleaning.
• Follow assigned daily duties listed on the duty list/daily checklist.
• Incorporate scripting/GREAT into daily tasks.
• Follow all EPIC policies and procedures per department standards.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed immediately to management or identify on daily checklist.
• Perform related services such as changing curtains and stocking supplies.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and storage areas in clean, orderly, and good operating condition.
• Manage inventory levels in each department by exchanging carts, ensuring par levels are correct, counting linen, and restocking as needed.
• Restock and deliver clean linen to units, clinics, and outsourced couriers.
• Unload delivery of clean linen onto shelves in the clean linen room and match counts to invoices.
• Maintain the orderliness and cleanliness of the inventory room at all times.
• Contact the direct supervisor for any concerns that arise while providing services on units.
• Present professionally and effectively with hospital staff, including nurses, nurse managers, clinicians, Central Supply, Materials Manager, and the Environmental Service Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Listening
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Reliability

Physical Requirements

Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Job Functions

• Frequency: Balancing (Occasional), Climbing (Occasional), Crouching (Occasional), Typing/Clerical/Dexterity (Occasional), Grasping (Frequent), Hearing (Frequent), Kneeling (Occasional), Lifting (Frequent), Pulling (Frequent), Pushing (Frequent), Reaching (Frequent), Repetitive Motion (Frequent), Seeing/Monitor/Computer Use (Occasional), Standing (Frequent), Stooping (Occasional), Talking (Frequent), Visual Acuity (color, depth, perception) (Frequent), Walking (Frequent)
• Fit Testing: Constant

Hazards

• Occasional exposure to bodily fluids/bloodborne pathogens, burns, electrical hazards.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals and mechanical hazards.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, gases, mists, and odors.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match

Pay

Salary range: $16.98 – $25.47 per hour (based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation).