Housekeeper I

McLaren Bay Region

Position Summary: Maintains cleanliness of hospital facilities following hospital, departmental, and regulatory agency requirements. Responsible for providing a safe, sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Cleans and restocks all assigned areas according to departmental standards and guidelines.
• Disposes of trash, biomedical and solid waste materials to appropriate disposal areas.
• Prepares patient rooms for occupancy after patients are discharged.
• Replaces supplies as needed.
• Alerts supervisor of potential problems and safety hazards.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Lead Duties and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role):

• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
• Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
• Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
• Orients and/or trains new staff.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
• Workflow/distribution of work.
• Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

Qualifications:

Required:

Preferred: Six months housekeeping or maintenance experience. High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, procedures and standards.
• Ability to accurately and legibly complete required work assignment forms.
• Ability to follows instructions and completes all assignments in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of safety procedures regarding disposal of biohazardous wastes and other trash according to departmental procedures.
• Knowledge of safety procedures regarding lifting and transferring equipment, supplies and furniture.
• Ability to use assigned equipment in a safe and careful manner.