Housekeeper, FT, Days, 6a to 230, every other weekend required

White County Medical Center • Jacksonville, AR

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Housekeeper I Performs indirect patient care, which includes but is not limited to, cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment which is hygienically clean and free of hazards for the well being of patient, other associates, and self. An understanding and willingness to follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety. Needs to be knowledgeable with the physical location of all departments (i.e., CCU - OB - ER - etc.). Handle all waste according to proper policy and procedures. Clean, disinfect areas using approved solutions. Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed. Maintain equipment - keep it clean, neat, and in working order. Housekeeper II Performs indirect patient care by cleaning/disinfecting and maintaining floors in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive fashion free of hazards for the well being of patients, other associates, and self. An understanding and willingness to follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety guidelines. Remove trash/biohazardous waste, and contaminated soiled linen from all areas of the hospital according to housekeeping policies and procedures. Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed, maintains equipment - keeping it clean, neat, and in working condition - following suggested manufacturer practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to sufficiently read and write
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions
• Maintains good physical and emotional well being
• Job requires a great deal of sitting, walking, bending, pushing carts and other equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Exhibit ability to set priorities, organize work load, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience desirable but not required

Responsibilities

• Cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas
• Maintaining an environment which is hygienically clean and free of hazards
• Following infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety guidelines
• Handling all waste according to proper policy and procedures
• Cleaning and disinfecting areas using approved solutions
• Requesting cleaning supplies and equipment as needed
• Maintaining equipment - keep it clean, neat, and in working order
• Cleaning/disinfecting and maintaining floors in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive fashion free of hazards
• Removing trash/biohazardous waste, and contaminated soiled linen from all areas of the hospital according to housekeeping policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED