Housekeeper FT; M-Fri. 2pm - 10:30pm

Johnson Regional Medical Center•Clarksville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleans all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures and participates in performance improvement activities. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner. Uses appropriate chemicals and supplies, properly operates and maintains equipment, transports trash and hazardous waste to the appropriate disposal area, and replenishes supplies. The Housekeeper follows infection prevention and control practices, including Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, and hand hygiene; observes safety precautions; maintains age-specific precautions and quality standards; and performs assigned duties in ways that optimize patient safety. The role also includes assisting visitors with directions, introducing oneself to patients, families, and visitors, and reporting safety hazards. The position works Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and is supervised by the Environmental Services Manager. The employee is expected to complete assignments on time with normal supervision, maintain patient confidentiality, meet professional and regulatory requirements, attend required education and departmental activities, cooperate with physicians and staff, and support the facility’s mission, ethics, goals, and culture of safety and quality. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions without compromising patient care.

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Able to work independently with normal supervision and follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
Able to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet the physical demands of continuous walking and standing; lifting up to 80 pounds; carrying up to 40 pounds; and pushing or pulling up to 250 pounds.
Normal or corrected eyesight and hearing within the normal range.
Adhere to the dress code, maintain a neat and clean appearance, report to work on time as scheduled, and use the computerized punch time system correctly.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways.
Complete work assignments in a timely manner and maintain established quality standards.
Use appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure; properly use and maintain equipment.
Assist visitors with directions and introduce oneself to patients, families, and visitors.
Report safety hazards and observe safety precautions.
Transport trash and hazardous waste to the appropriate disposal area and replenish supplies.
Follow infection prevention and control practices, including Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, and hand hygiene.
Maintain age-specific precautions and perform duties to optimize patient safety and reduce the likelihood of health care errors.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Attend annual reviews, departmental in-services, and staff meetings, or read and return staff meeting minutes.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, health plans, and staff; represent the organization professionally.
Communicate the facility's mission, ethics, and goals and the department's focus statement.
Perform other duties as assigned.