Housekeeper

Independence Health System Careers•Mount Pleasant, PA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs daily cleaning routine 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 and places in designated locations per regulatory guidelines. This position requires a flexible schedule to meet 24/7 operational needs. Employees must be available to work rotating 8- or 12-hour shifts across Monday through Sunday, which alternate between day and night shifts.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent, decision-making and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Nice To Haves

No preferred qualifications.

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, etc.
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
Containers/Liners secured and placed in upright position to prevent spillage
Waste holding areas are cleaned 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 status of task, verbally to shift charge person.
Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
Maintain the daily cleaning and supplying of paper, soap, hand lotions and replacing trash liners in patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, bathrooms, office areas, ancillary areas and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Service Department.
Damp wipe all furniture.
Clean all bathroom fixtures to include all dispensers and vents.
Dust/Wet mop all tile/wood floor surfaces.
Spot clean walls, windows, doors and frames.
Maintain all high/low dusting.
Replenish all supplies (i.e. trash liners, paper towels, toilet paper, soaps).
Cleaning discharge/transfer patient rooms must strip bed, clean entire bed and dress bed.
Assist in cleaning of emergency spills.
Keep assigned equipment/carts clean and neat.
Perform other tasks as assigned/requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned by manager.
Performs other duties as required