Housekeeper - Evening shift
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JOB SUMMARY: To provide the medical staff, nursing services, support staff, patient and customers with an adequate supply of clean/functional linen in a timely manner, and a physical environment that is visibly clean and sanitized.QUALIFICATIONS:JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:* Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas* Performs trash and soiled linen removal and distribution of clean linens through the hospital.* Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas.* Sets up meeting rooms for various events.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas.* Performs trash and soiled linen removal throughout the hospital.* Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas.* Sets up meeting rooms for various events. Distributes clean linen throughout the hospital.EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:* Must be able to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.* Must enjoy working with others and serving customers.* Must be able to work around and clean up blood and body fluid spills.* Must be able, (after training), to demonstrate correct cleaning procedures, use of chemicals, supplies and equipment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Customer Service Fire and Safety Corporate Compliance Confidentiality Infection Control Education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.WORK CONDITIONSPHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:* Floor to cart lifting up to 35 lbs. for storeroom supplies (example: cases of plastic trash liners).* Lifting floor to waist 35 lbs. including trash and linen removal; carry up to 125 ft.* Pushing and pulling wheeled carts requiring a force of up to 200 lbs. over smooth surface, carpet and ramps within the building.* Squatting, bending at waist, twisting to reach under items for cleaning. Standing or walking 65% of the work shift.* Standing up to 2/3 of day and walking more than 1/3 of day.* Uninterrupted lifting tasks lasting up to 10 minutes in duration.* Up/down one flight of stairs as needed throughout hospital.EQUIPMENT USED: Cleaning carts, vacuums, battery operated floor scrubbers and push carts. Personal Protective Equipment: face masks, goggles, rubber gloves, protective aprons, and any required per policy and procedure. Intermittent exposure to slippery floors.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Occasionally works around blood and body fluids. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, compounds, and fumes/gases possible. Medium dust conditions occasionally.