Housekeeper FT M-F, 7a-3:30p

Johnson Regional Medical Center • Clarksville, AR

88d

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning all areas of the hospital according to established policies and procedures. This role involves routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways, ensuring a clean, neat, and sanitary environment. The Housekeeper participates in performance improvement activities and demonstrates competency in various tasks while maintaining the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.

Requirements

• Preferred high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Preferred one to three (1-3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned tasks in a professional manner.
• Clean patient rooms, nursing units, offices, and clinical areas.
• Complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilize appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Use and maintain equipment properly.
• Assist visitors with directions when requested.
• Introduce self to patients, families, and visitors.
• Report safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transport trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenish supplies.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices.
• Maintain set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Work day, evening, or night shift as assigned.
• Observe safety precautions at all times.
• Maintain and ensure age-specific precautions.
• Optimize patient safety and reduce likelihood of medical errors.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
• Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees