Housekeeper

HousekeeperSUN Behavioral Delaware - Georgetown, DE 19947OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education Level High School/GED Travel Percentage None Category Health CareDescriptionPosition Summary:Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the facility to meet state regulations. Responds to requests for spot cleaning areas to ensure personal safety of staff and patients. The individual will need to complete position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame and must be flexible with his/her work schedule.Position Responsibilities:Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)Performs routine cleaning of hospital areas, to include, but are not limited to: patient rooms, patient care units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairwaysWashes windows, walls, floors, beds, furniture upon patient discharge.Applies clean linen on disinfected patient bed.Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.Uses and maintains equipment properly.Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.Replenishes supplies.Reports any furniture, fixtures, building, equipment repairs required to supervisor.Follows all infection prevention and control practices, including handwashing techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.Maintains set quality standard when performing job duties.Completes work assignments in a timely manner.Perform other duties as requiredSafety (15% of performance review)Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family membersFollows all safety rules while on the job.Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.Corrects minor safety hazards.Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.Teamwork (15% of performance review)Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as requiredDemonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.Adheres to the Standards of BehaviorIntegrity (15% of performance review)Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospitalAdheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadershipExemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.Compassion (15% of performance review)Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping handDesire to go above and beyond for othersUnderstanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differencesQualificationsEducationRequired: High school diploma or GED. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.Preferred: Some collegeMaintains education and development appropriate for positionExperienceRequired: Previous work experiencePreferred: One to three (1-3) months related experience and/or training SUN Behavioral Delaware