Housekeeper, FT

Job Summary

Responsible for performing indirect patient care duties including cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining a hygienically clean environment.

• Understand and follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Remove trash/biohazardous waste, and contaminated soiled linen from all areas of the hospital according to housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain equipment - keeping it clean, neat, and in working condition - following suggested manufacturer practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to sufficiently read and write.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Maintains good physical and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk, bend, push carts and other equipment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Knowledge

• Exhibit ability to set priorities, organize work load, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment.

Safety Sensitive

YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.