Highschool Intern, Housekeeping

Independence Health System Careers•Butler, PA

33d

About The Position

Performs daily cleaning routine in patient rooms, public areas and ancillary areas. Maintains the healthcare environment in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition for patients, visitors and employees utilizing various cleaning equipment. Collects regulated & non-regulated waste, soiled linens and materials and places in designated locations per regulatory guidelines. In the absence of the Supervisor, employees will seek assistance from the Lead, Housekeeper, who acts as liaison for this department to management. Essential Job Functions 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, etc. Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps Collects and transports regulated & non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to soiled utility rooms 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. Follow directions from the charge person. Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a high school or GED Program.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Flexible, team player, good communication and customer service skills.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Worker’s permit issued by local high school district
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Nice To Haves

Experience in Healthcare setting.

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, etc.
Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness
Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps
Collects and transports regulated & non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to soiled utility rooms 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.
Follow directions from the charge person.
Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces
Other duties as assigned.