HOUSEKEEPER - 2ND SHIFT

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs daily cleaning routines in patient rooms, public areas, and ancillary areas. Maintains the healthcare environment in a clean, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, visitors, and employees utilizing various cleaning equipment. Collects regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, and materials, placing them in designated locations per regulatory guidelines. In the absence of the Supervisor, employees will seek assistance from the Lead Housekeeper, who acts as a liaison for this department to management.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Works steady shifts between the hours of 2:00PM – 11:30PM, Sunday - Saturday.
Good organizational skills, independent thinking skills, and sound judgment.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Excellent communication and customer services skills.
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

Responsibilities

Cleans and services any assigned hospital area/facility.
Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials.
Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness.
Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps.
Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines.
Ensures containers/liners are secured and placed in an upright position to prevent spillage.
Cleans waste holding areas daily.
Obtains, utilizes, and replenishes supplies in a cost-effective manner according to hospital/department procedure.
Accurately records supplies taken/removed on department inventory form.
Records accurate data on all work-related forms.
Communicates on form as to the status of the task, verbally to the shift charge person.
Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
Moves furniture including, but not limited to beds, chairs, gurneys in patient areas.
Follows direction from the charge person.
Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces.
Performs other duties as assigned.