Housekeeping

Summary

Assure the facility has a clean and pleasing environment using established procedures and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties within all areas in a professional, courteous and safe manner.
• Demonstrate proper mixing, use and storage of chemicals.
• Demonstrate proper use, cleaning and storage of equipments.
• Use personal protective equipment when required.
• Report defective equipment and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Review all policies and procedures on an annual basis.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Clean the O.R.
• Perform the operation of mechanized cleaning equipment.
• Assist other departments as directed by the supervisor.
• Cross train into the other departments.
• Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.
• Practice the proper fire, safety and disaster procedures as set forth by SMC.
• Participate in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times and report violations to the Privacy Officer.
• Understand and comply with the requirements of the Saunders Medical Center's Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all Saunders Medical Center-wide policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.
• Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Saunders Medical Center policy and as requested by the Supervisor.
• Demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy; team orientation; professionalism; trust; personal honesty and integrity; and a demonstration of placing others in a place of high value and treating them with dignity and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent and experience in housekeeping procedures in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions and possess positive skills in communication.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate at the level necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand frequently. The employee will be required to walk and carry cleaning equipment. The employee will be required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee will be required to stoop, bend and lift 35 lbs.

Work Environment

Typical office environment with periods of time spent in patient care areas. Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.

This position is in Wahoo, NE.