Housekeeper-I

About the role

Responsible for performing work aimed at preventing the spread of any diseases by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing areas, properly disposing of hazardous waste, and efficiently sterilizing equipment and apparatuses.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning duties in alignment with the organization and according to pre-established schedules and infection control guidelines.
• Completes waste stream removal.
• According to established procedures clean and service assigned areas.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies in and around the Medical Center departments, and performs a variety of cleaning duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Operates assigned equipment, (floor machines, buffers).
• Participates in a minimum of eight unit/department meetings annually.
• Maintain assigned patient and non-patient areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Related experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply chemicals safely.
  • Working knowledge of various cleaning tools like vacuum cleaners and floor buffers.

Physical requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Occasionally (3-33%), 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Occasionally (3-33%), 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Schedule

• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Location: 81 Highland Avenue
• Remote Type: Onsite

Pay

Pay Range: $17.71 - $21.51/Hourly Grade 1

Base pay is determined comprehensively based on skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The range provided is an estimate based on minimum job qualifications and does not encompass all elements of total compensation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable