Housekeeper (Parkway)

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES: * Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas * Performs trash and soiled linen removal and distribution of clean linens through the hospital. * Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas. * Sets up meeting rooms for various events. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas. * Performs trash and soiled linen removal throughout the hospital. * Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas. * Sets up meeting rooms for various events. Distributes clean linen throughout the hospital. EXPECTED BEHAVIORS: * Must be able to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions. * Must enjoy working with others and serving customers. * Must be able to work around and clean up blood and body fluid spills. * Must be able, (after training), to demonstrate correct cleaning procedures, use of chemicals, supplies and equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Customer Service Fire and Safety Corporate Compliance Confidentiality Infection Control Education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital. WORK CONDITIONS PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: * Floor to cart lifting up to 35 lbs. for storeroom supplies (example: cases of plastic trash liners). * Lifting floor to waist 35 lbs. including trash and linen removal; carry up to 125 ft. * Pushing and pulling wheeled carts requiring a force of up to 200 lbs. over smooth surface, carpet and ramps within the building. * Squatting, bending at waist, twisting to reach under items for cleaning. Standing or walking 65% of the work shift. * Standing up to 2/3 of day and walking more than 1/3 of day. * Uninterrupted lifting tasks lasting up to 10 minutes in duration. * Up/down one flight of stairs as needed throughout hospital. EQUIPMENT USED: Cleaning carts, vacuums, battery operated floor scrubbers and push carts. Personal Protective Equipment: face masks, goggles, rubber gloves, protective aprons, and any required per policy and procedure. Intermittent exposure to slippery floors. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Occasionally works around blood and body fluids. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, compounds, and fumes/gases possible. Medium dust conditions occasionally.