Housekeeping

Housekeeper Position

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Housekeeper performs routine custodial/housekeeping work. This position is responsible for the cleaning and care of MCHC's facilities and premises, and the maintenance of the equipment used in custodial services. The Housekeeper works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Specific Duties

• Works in harmony with healthcare professionals, clinic staff, and patients by exhibiting a positive attitude and a commitment to MCHC's mission, vision, and values.
• Understands organizational goals and performs job duties in a manner consistent with those goals.
• Performs custodial/housekeeping functions such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying trash, and spray washing; cleans and maintains carpeted areas.
• Cleans and maintains facility restrooms, replenishing supplies and applying cleaning/sanitation chemicals as appropriate.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects patient treatment area (e.g., exam rooms, procedure/treatment room, etc.); washes lined and privacy curtains.
• Cleans office furniture, walls, windows, and floors.
• Inspects the facility and premises for cleanliness; reports needed repairs promptly and as appropriate.
• Handles and appropriately disposes of bio-hazardous medical waste and chemicals in accordance with established protocols; demonstrates an understanding of proper Infections Control practices as outlined in OSHA and JCAHO standards and in MCHC safety-related policies and procedures.
• Follows at all times established safety protocols, especially those involved in maintaining proper Infection Control.
• Participates in all staff educational and in-service training programs.
• Maintains patient and staff confidentiality.
• Demonstrates reliability and dependability in meeting work schedules, the fulfillment of responsibilities and commitments, in daily attendance, punctuality, productivity and efficiency.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires compliance with Health Center's compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

Physical Requirements:

The primary portion of work is in a well-lit, ventilated, and air-conditioned facility. It may require prolonged, extensive sitting/standing. Position may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and/or use of tactile information. The individual must be able to express ideas or exchange thoughts by means of talking, hearing, reading, and/or writing. The individual should have motor coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination. This position may include transporting objects and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Prior experience in custodial work and a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED) is generally preferred. Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and procedures, and skill in the use of custodial materials and chemicals, and in the operation of custodial equipment, is also required. The ideal candidate will have prior custodial or housekeeping experience in a health care setting.