+ Position Summary

+ Under general supervision: performs general housekeeping functions directed at maintaining the Medical Center and it’s facilities in a clean, sanitary, attractive and orderly condition. Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

+ Position Responsibilities

+ Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

+ Actively participates in medical center and departmental teams promoting continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, including but not limited to department huddles, quarterly updates and Kainexus.

+ Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit.

+ Cleans and disinfects patient care areas, public restrooms, administrative areas, kitchen, cafeteria, morgue and meeting rooms.

+ Removes general and potentially infectious medical waste and transports it to a general holding and/or disposal area.

+ Cleans and disinfects all types of body fluids.

+ Cleans windows, furniture, air diffusers and grilles, doors and entrances.

+ Performs cleaning tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

+ Identifies mechanical or structural deficiencies in assigned areas and reports them for correction utilizing reporting software.

+ Follows Standard Work.

+ Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

+ Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

+ Entry level position. After a sufficient training period, must be able to comprehend and demonstrate knowledge of institutional housekeeping activities and services; safety and regulatory standards; housekeeping equipment and supplies; supervisory principles and techniques.

+ Organizational Requirements:

+ Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

+ Preferred Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or GED preferred

+ Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

+ Ability to read, write and speak English.

+ Ability to use telephone and pager system.

+ Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to maintain simple records.

+ Ability to exhibit and promote a cooperative team spirit.

+ Experienced in and able to interact with numerous and diverse customers.

+ Excellent communication, problem solving and customer service skills

+ Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in circumstances.

+ Knowledge of body mechanics and universal/safety precautions

+ Adherence to Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures

+ Position requires wearing and maintaining a uniform

+ Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

+ Related work experience in a health care facility is preferred