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HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION / Plant Operations

SUBJECT: HousekeeperHRJD.017

JOB DESCRIPTION

HOUSEKEEPER

Department: / Housekeeping
Reports to: / Director of Plant Operations

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for a variety of general cleaning tasks in maintaining patient rooms, offices, hallways or other assigned areas of the hospital in a sanitary and attractive condition.

Performs other duties as required.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Meet JCAHO and Title 22 requirements.
  2. Meet current hospital standards.
  3. Demonstrate current knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
  4. Maintain good communications and interpersonal relations with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital employees.
  5. Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
  6. Follow all hospital and departmental safety policies.
  7. Maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary and attractive manner in accordance with established Housekeeping Department policies and procedures.

a)Dust furniture, woodwork and equipment.

b)Polish and clean fixtures.

c)Wash furnishings, floors, walls, ceilings and windows.

  1. Maintain adequate stock of disposable items in assigned areas.

a)Check for adequate supplies of toilet tissue paper towels, liquid hand soap and sanitary toilet seat covers.

b)Inform Department Director of unusual usage of supplies or when supplies reach critical levels.

  1. Maintain all work related equipment.

a)Keep equipment clean, orderly and in safe operating condition.

b)Report damaged or unsafe equipment to the Department Director.

  1. Select the proper cleaning supplies for assigned duties.

a)Select supplies in sufficient quantity to complete the shift’s assignments.

b)Use supplies in an economically prudent manner, ensuring cleaning products and/or supplies are not wasted.

  1. Report to work in required uniform

a)Maintain uniform in a neat and clean manner.

b)Wear footwear that is clean and safe for assigned responsibilities.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  1. Present a courteous and helpful demeanor to all patients, visitors, other employees or medical staff while representing Stanislaus Surgical Hospital.
  2. Extend assistance in a congenial manner to meet customer needs as appropriate for patients or visitors.
  3. Demonstrate appropriate awareness of suspected abuse / neglect and take measures to report them according to protocols.
  4. Approach and speakto patients and visitors as appropriate.
  5. Observe safety precautions to ensure a safe environment for patients and visitors.

a)Cleaning carts should not be not left unattended.

b)Environmental Services closet is to remain locked at all times.

c)Hallways and pathways are tobe kept clear of debris, cleaning equipment and tools.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

High school education or equivalent required

Experience:

One to two years in a hospital setting

Physical Requirements:

For the purpose of the American Disability Act (ADA), this position has been assessed to identify essential and marginal functions. Tasks listed below are considered to be essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with qualifying disabilities in order to perform the essential function of the job.

  1. Work Position
  2. Sitting 5% or more
  3. Standing 40% or more
  4. Walking 50% or more
  5. Body Movements
  6. Lifting/Carry/Push/Pullup to 24 lbsFrequency, less than 33%
  7. Lifting/Carry/Push/Pullbetween 25-50 lbsFrequency, less than 10%
  8. Bending or stooping Frequency, less than 10%
  9. ReachingFrequency, less than 10%
  10. Squatting/ KneelingFrequency, less than 10%
  11. TwistingFrequency, less than 10%
  12. Speaking, hearing and visual acuity to receive and interpret instructions
  13. Verbal and written English communication skills
  14. Reasoning skills
  15. Normal vision range: ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
  16. Requires the physical ability to use anupright vacuum cleaner and Host carpet shampooing equipment.

Working Conditions:

  1. Will be working with a variety of cleaning agents.
  2. Will have potential exposure to communicable illnesses while in patient room, restrooms and other areas of the hospital.
  3. Will at times work on uneven surfaces such as stairs or ramps.

Employee Signature / Date

Original:11/9/99

Revised/Approved:Director of Human Resources, K. Wynn,6/2016