ESW1-HOUSEKEEPER

Methodist Hospitals•Merrillville, IN

8d•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.
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining 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

GED Equivalent must be secured within one year of employment
1 year Environmental Services Preferred

Responsibilities

Cleans the rooms/areas in which patient equipment is stored, i.e., IV Poles, Blood Pressure Pumps and Temperature Pumps.
Responsible for removing regular and infectious waste as needed.
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the compactor area.
Relocates carefully and completely furniture, equipment and boxes instructed to designated locations.
Assist floor finishers as directed by Supervisor.
Reports any security issues to Supervisor promptly 100% of the time.
Communicates all concerns to Supervisor promptly.
Reports any assigned work not completed to Supervisor at end of shift.
Reports safety hazards to Supervisor daily and uses checkout forms to record all discharge rooms cleaned daily.
Returns all carts, equipment, key pagers and unused supplies to Storeroom in clean condition at end of shifts.
Follows work rules 100% of the time.
Uses chemicals and supplies as trained and accordingly 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 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 Bed-Tracking system properly 100% of the time.
Uses 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 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 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 make sure that cart 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 are used 100% of the time.
Meets written standards of cleanliness 100% of the time.