ENV SVCS WKR/HOUSEKEEPER

UHS•MADERA, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for daily housekeeping routines such as cleaning patient rooms, offices, and public areas, while ensuring a safe and risk-preventive environment within OSHA and Infection Control regulations. This role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision and may involve overtime and flexible hours. The position involves performing routine cleaning tasks, maintaining adequate linens, cleaning with disinfectants, refilling supplies, and ensuring the appearance of floors. The Housekeeper must keep cleaning supplies and equipment safely stored, assist the Housekeeping Supervisor and Manager, and report any situations affecting the health and well-being of patients or employees. A key aspect of the role is assuring a safe and risk-preventive environment and complying with infection control, OSHA, and Safety/Risk Management regulations. The Housekeeper is expected to use time constructively, address others respectfully, assist in emergencies, and adhere to all facility policies and procedures, including attending mandatory in-services and maintaining confidentiality. The essential job functions are not limited to the listed duties, and the employee may be called upon to complete other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in housekeeping duties, preferably in a health care facility
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Knowledge of basic housekeeping duties
Knowledge of all code procedures
Knowledge of risk and safety precautions
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines
Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to recommend/take corrective courses of action that would improve the functioning of the department’s systems
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers; ability to read and speak English
Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures
Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures
Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet corporate deadlines
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning tasks of patients rooms, offices and public areas as assigned by supervisor
Vacuum, dust, mop, sweep and take out trash
Ensure adequate linens are kept in facility
Clean areas with disinfectants
Refill supplies (paper products, soap, etc.)
Ensure clean and nice appearance of floors; stripping, cleaning, waxing, and general care
Keep cleaning supplies and equipment safely stored when not in use and away from patient access when in use
Assist Housekeeping Supervisor and Manager as needed
Report any situations that may affect the health and well-being of patients or employees
Assist in assuring a safe and risk preventive environment
Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and Safety/Risk Management plans, policies and procedures
Use time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities
Address patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner
Assist in any emergencies that may arise
Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures
Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled
Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives
Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information