What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Encompass Health?
Job Description
The Environmental Services Aide maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in all areas of the Hospital in accordance with our quality standards, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
Job Code : 100077
Qualifications
License or Certification : - N / A Education, Training and Years of Experience : - High School diploma or GED preferred - Previous housekeeping experience preferred Machines, Equipment Used : - High duster, vacuum, mop, spray bottles, floor polisher, linen carts, trash carts - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements : - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis and ability to push / pull a minimum of 50 pounds, which includes lifting, pushing and / or pulling equipment, supplies and tools.
Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting pushing and / or pulling are undertaken that exceeds these minimum requirements - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
- Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel and crouch. Compliance : - Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
- Maintains current licensure and / or certifications, if applicable. Skills and Abilities : - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions : - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
Exposure to cleaning solvents & chemicals - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards : - Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to hospital / department dress code including wearing ID badge.
- May be required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts.
- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i. e., before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
