Housekeeper - Per Diem (Nights)

JOB SUMMARY

Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, laundry and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

Utilizes the appropriate chemicals, supplies and cleaning techniques according to procedure and manufacturer’s recommendations. Replenishes supplies; notifies the supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.

Observes safety precautions at all times. Uses safety signs, WET FLOOR and ropes off sections of floor for cleaning where appropriate. Operates and maintains all equipment correctly and safely. Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.

Follows all infection control practices including hand hygiene techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity: We promote learning.

Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience or training is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally, is required.
• Basic computer knowledge is required, specifically has the ability to check work email using Microsoft Office 365.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time: sit, taste or smell

Up to 1/3 of the time: none

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Up 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, Walk, Talk or Hear, Use Hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: none

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: up to 25 and 50 pounds

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: Up to 10 pounds

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close, , color, depth perception

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Work near moving mechanical parts, Extreme cold(non-weather) Extreme heat ( non-weather) Risk of electrical shock, Work with explosives, Rik of radiation, Vibration

Up to 1/3 of the time: Fumes or airborne particles, Outdoor weather conditions

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: None

Up to 2/3 of the time or more: Toxic or caustic chemicals

The typical noise level for the work environment is: moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

From 1 – 2 hours per day: Fine dexterity (both)

From 3 – 4 hours per day: Grasping firm/heavy(both)

From 5 – 6 hours per day: no requirement

From 7+ hours per day: Repetitive use of hands (both), Grasping simple/light (both)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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