Eswi-Housekeeper

The Methodist Hospitals•Gary, IN

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, performs various housekeeping duties in an assigned area of the Hospital to ensure a clean, fresh, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment. Performs listed duties daily, following a duty list for an assigned area. Attends meetings and uses a checklist to ensure all areas are completed at the end of the shift.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
Must be able to work as part of a group.
GED Equivalent must be secured within one year of employment.
1 year Environmental Services experience preferred.
Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining the security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information.
Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Preferred

Responsibilities

Cleans rooms/areas where patient equipment is stored (e.g., IV Poles, Blood Pressure Pumps, Temperature Pumps).
Removes regular and infectious waste.
Maintains the cleanliness of the compactor area.
Relocates furniture, equipment, and boxes to designated locations.
Assists floor finishers as directed by the Supervisor.
Reports security issues to the Supervisor promptly.
Communicates all concerns to the Supervisor promptly.
Reports any assigned work not completed to the Supervisor at the end of the shift.
Reports safety hazards to the Supervisor daily.
Uses checkout forms to record all discharge rooms cleaned daily.
Returns all carts, equipment, key pagers, and unused supplies to the Storeroom in clean condition at the end of shifts.
Follows work rules 100% of the time.
Uses chemicals and supplies as trained and according to manufacturer's recommendations 100% of the time.
Strips and makes patient room beds for dismissal cleaning daily.
Dry and wet mops all floors daily with an approved cleaning agent.
Polishes all stainless steel weekly and on an as-needed basis.
Performs clean-up of spills wherever assigned and/or observed.
Replaces in-room needle containers when necessary.
Uses the Bed-Tracking system properly 100% of the time.
Uses the step cleaning method consistently.
Dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces daily with an approved cleaning agent.
Spot cleans walls as necessary.
Damp wipes all patient room furniture daily using an approved cleaning agent.
Cleans all porcelain and metal fixtures in restrooms daily with an approved cleaning agent.
Cleans shower rooms and stalls daily.
Replenishes all paper and soap supplies in dispensers daily.
Cleans all mirrors and windows daily with an approved cleaning agent.
Performs duties daily following a checklist for an assigned area using proper chemicals, equipment, and technique.
Checks cart before leaving Central Storeroom to ensure it has necessary equipment and supplies.
Vacuums all carpeting daily where applicable.
Performs buffing duties as assigned per duty list.
Completes and turns in all checklists, which are used 100% of the time.
Meets written standards of cleanliness 100% of the time.