Housekeeper Operation Room M-F 8A-5P, FT

White County Medical Center • Searcy, AR

94d

About The Position

The Housekeeper I and Housekeeper II positions perform indirect patient care, which includes cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment that is hygienically clean and free of hazards for the well-being of patients, other associates, and self. The roles require an understanding and willingness to follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety guidelines. Housekeepers need to be knowledgeable about the physical location of all departments (i.e., CCU - OB - ER - etc.). They are responsible for handling all waste according to proper policies and procedures, cleaning and disinfecting areas using approved solutions, and maintaining equipment in a clean, neat, and working order.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write sufficiently.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Maintain good physical and emotional well-being.
• Ability to sit, walk, bend, push carts and other equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform indirect patient care by cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas.
• Maintain a hygienically clean environment free of hazards.
• Follow infection control and housekeeping department policies and procedures.
• Handle all waste according to proper policies and procedures.
• Clean and disinfect areas using approved solutions.
• Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain equipment in a clean, neat, and working order.
• Remove trash/biohazardous waste and contaminated soiled linen from all areas of the hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED