Housekeeper PACE

Overview

Works in compliance within department, facility, and regulatory agency safety policies and procedures by demonstrating efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and solutions. Possesses ability to recognize and appropriately respond to situations or issues that require communication or interaction with other departments or patients. Performs varied tasks in order to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and attractive environment of care within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Handles chemicals and solutions per departmental and material safety data sheet standards error free and efficiently. Insures chemicals are properly labeled at all times and utilized properly. Assures safe function of all equipment used. Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in departmental policies, facility, and JCAHO guidelines.
• Reports equipment needing repair to supervisor quickly.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with members of the organization. Displays patience and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
• Presents department in a positive manner to visitors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Utilizes appropriate department chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances or problems accurately.
• Utilizes departmental scripting for identifying one self upon entry of patient room and asks if there is any additional customer service needing to be performed before leaving area.
• Cleans all areas using the cleaning procedure as outlined in orientation and department policy and procedures. Uses appropriate solutions for cleaning and disinfecting area to be cleaned and thoroughly washes and sanitizes furniture when patients are discharged. Collects routinely waste, sanitizes collected waste, and sanitizes trash can as needed.
• Cleans assigned carts and equipment daily and ensures all items are returned in an orderly fashion all of the time.
• Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap and brings supplies and equipment to area as needed.
• Observes and follows isolation techniques in accordance with Infection Control Policy.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas using proper techniques with blood and body fluid spills.
• Uses proper personal protective equipment such as gloves when cleaning and washing hands throughout the day and adheres to hospital policy.
• Has access to medication storage areas for cleaning and maintenance purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or crew leader and possesses a willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED preferred. English language proficiency required.
• Previous experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequent physical demands include: Carry objects , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear
• Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation
• Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 35 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Dust/Particulate Matter

Our Network

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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