HOUSEKEEPER - SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

Sign-on bonus eligible.

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 form 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, 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.

Qualifications

Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Schedule

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.
• Rotates all shifts.
• 8-hour shifts.
• Overtime (+8 hours/shift; 40 hours/week).

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during 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.

Environmental Exposure

Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat x Extreme Cold x Heights x Confined Spaces x Extreme Noise (>85dB) x Mechanical Hazards x Use of Vibrating Tools x Operates Vehicle x Operates Heavy Equipment x Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x Blood/Body Fluid Exposure x Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x Dust (sanding) Exposure x Ethylene Oxide Exposure x Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure x Mist Exposure x Wax Stripper (direct use) x Latex Exposure x Solvent Exposure x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2-person) and/or transfer device is required.

Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) x x Sitting x Walking x x Climbing Stairs x x Climbing Ladders x x Standing x x Kneeling x x