Housekeeper II - Part Time, 1st Shift

Blanchard Valley Health System•Findlay, OH

115d•Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION Performs day-to-day housekeeping activities primarily in patient/visitor/employee occupied areas. Assures facility is maintained in neat, clean and safe manner. Complies with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing this facility, and as may be instructed by the Manager of Environmental Services. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Duty 1: Delivers a clean environment by performing the seven step cleaning method throughout the BVHA’s facilities. Areas would include but not limited to: patient rooms / patient care areas, surgical suites, offices, and public / common areas. Does this in compliance with Joint Commission Standards, Federal, State, and Local Regulatory, Infection Control, and EVS policies / procedures. Duty 2: Responsible to clean and sanitize floors, medical equipment, and bed frames according to established procedures. May perform special projects as directed (wall washings, hanging cubicle curtains, window washing) Duty 3: Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment i.e. Kivac portable J-closet, and commercial vacuum cleaners. Responsible to report any needed repairs immediately to Service Response Center (SRC). Duty 4: Handles clean and soiled linens retrieving and disposing of in designated locations. Duty 5: Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials using standard procedures. Duty 6: Excellent skills in customer service – ability to listen to customers, clear verbal communication, professionalism, and respect Duty 7: Data entry, basic computer skills, and time management Duty 8: Responsible to respond to identified emergency codes as a first responder. Duty 9: Inventories, restocks, and replenishes supplies as needed. Duty 10: Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in a safe and responsible manner utilizing good body mechanics to enhance a safe environment. Duty 11: Responsible to turn in departmental documentation (Ex: Daily sheets, Monthly time Sheets, Request for Time Off) within Established Time Frames. Duty 12: Attends and Participates where and when requested in educational activities, in-services, performance process improvement, accreditation process and customer service.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to follow oral and written directions and documents, completions or status of assignments.
Knowledge of simple mathematics required for determination of supply usage for reordering.
Inventory of various counts required.
Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate Environmental Services equipment
High school graduate or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Delivers a clean environment by performing the seven step cleaning method throughout the BVHA’s facilities.
Responsible to clean and sanitize floors, medical equipment, and bed frames according to established procedures.
Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment i.e. Kivac portable J-closet, and commercial vacuum cleaners.
Handles clean and soiled linens retrieving and disposing of in designated locations.
Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials using standard procedures.
Inventories, restocks, and replenishes supplies as needed.
Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in a safe and responsible manner utilizing good body mechanics to enhance a safe environment.
Responsible to turn in departmental documentation (Ex: Daily sheets, Monthly time Sheets, Request for Time Off) within Established Time Frames.
Attends and Participates where and when requested in educational activities, in-services, performance process improvement, accreditation process and customer service.
Respond to identified emergency codes as a first responder.