Housekeeper – As Needed

Qualifications:           

1. High School diploma or equivalent a plus.
2. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
3. Experience or training in institutional housekeeping is a plus.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the Housekeeping Department.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees and the public and stay focused on the task at hand.
• Maintains tact and courtesy in dealing with patients, customers and the public.
• Ensures that necessary supplies are in stock.  Notifies staff member when supplies are low. Recommends needed supplies.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, floors and equipment with cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent spread of disease.
• Uses dust cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust furniture, equipment and floors.
• Empties trash baskets and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Keeps all entrances clean and free of litter.  Takes trash collected to the dumpster.
• Washes and dries linens daily.
• Scours and polishes sinks, showers, toilets and similar equipment. 
• Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, toilet paper and other dispensable items.
• Brings ideas, concerns, and suggestions to management.
• Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions to supervisor.
• At the end of the shift, returns unused supplies to utility room, leaves soiled linens and trash in designated areas, and cleans cart and equipment. 
• Addresses safety issues.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients’ health information and other confidential nature of items of which he has knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned and which may relate to field work in the care of Lake Martin Community Hospital patient’s, comfort, and happiness as assigned by your supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator.
• Represents a caring, friendly and professional attitude to the patient/family or public that he/she has contact with.
• Follows established hospital policies and infection control program.
• Assumes responsibility for self-improvement by attendance at in-service classes, staff meetings and education related to personal growth and departmental needs.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate and understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to walk and stand frequently.
• Interpersonal skills required to instruct patients and their families, as well as, professional interaction with a variety of hospital personnel.
• Knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Company’s services and availability.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, fire, safety, disaster plans and infection control policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is mostly inside, protected from weather conditions. Average noise levels. 
• Work requires standing and walking frequently.
• Work is of medium to heavy physical demand, frequently requiring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching and walking, standing, lifting and carrying supplies (frequently means up to 75% of the time)
• Work requires hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Work requires manual dexterity to work with hands and arms while cleaning.
• Lifts and carries linen and supply boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Hands are frequently in contact with water and cleaning solutions.
• Subject to a fast paced, high stressed routine.
• Possible bio-hazard exposure to communicable diseases.
• Minimal exposure to infectious disease while performing job related tasks.
• Minimal exposure to radiation while performing job related tasks.
• Frequently assigned to changing priorities.
• May be subject to verbal abuse by patients and family.
• Personal protective equipment is provided by the hospital and available for protection of personnel.

DRESS CODE:

Normal standard of neatness and personal hygiene are required. Clothing must be appropriate, clean and in good repair at all times.  Identification name badges are required.  Appropriate jewelry is allowed.  Safe, appropriate footwear should be worn for employee’s protection and comfort.