Housekeeper

HousekeeperThe housekeeper is responsible for providing a clean, orderly, attractive and safe environment for patients, visitors and employees of all facilities represented by Webster County Community Hospital.Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (6 hours per week) (Part-Time)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Cleans assigned areas by approved methods to prevent spread of disease. Prepares and follows daily assignment schedule to include routine duties as well as special cleaning as assigned or as circumstances prevail. Inspects facility premises while performing duties. Reports repairs and maintenance needs to hospital maintenance department. Communicates with staff for unscheduled cleaning of rooms. Uses correct formula when mixing chemicals. Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment while cleaning and using chemicals. Ensures rooms are free of trash. Vacuums hallways daily and as needed. Mops daily or when needed Helps other departments with cleaning as needed. Ensures safety signs and caution cones are used when appropriate. Performs additional cleaning - windows, walls, baseboards, pictures, bases of chairs, air vents (with Swiffer), etc. - if regular tasks are completed. Performs all other duties as assigned by Maintenance and/or Materials Director or Administrator. Works well and communicates with other housekeeping staff, if applicable. Possesses strong organizational skills and ability to work independently. Demonstrates strong work ethic and dependability, maintaining consistent and predictable schedule. Communicates absences with as much notice as possible.REQUIREMENTS:GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Supports the mission, vision, values, ethics, and goals of WCCH. Pledges sincere commitment to quality care and a quest for excellence. Maintains confidentiality for the people we serve and to fellow employees by following HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules at all times. Maintains accountability and responsibility for job performance and looks for ways to improve. Shows respect, politeness, consideration, and sympathy to patients, visitors, and fellow employees. Demonstrates good public relations by expressing to the public and fellow employees the desire for continuous quality improvement. Maintains a professional appearance of self and work area. Attends interdepartmental meetings and other meetings as position requires. Attends any educational events that are required or would be beneficial to the wellbeing of the department and/or hospital. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Utilizes proper body mechanics and appropriate equipment to minimize safety risks to hospital/clinic visitors and self.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Previous work experience within healthcare setting preferred but not required.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, stand; use hands and fingers and be able to reach with hands and arms. The employee will be standing for long periods of time. The employee will be required to lift, push, and move up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and 25-50 pounds on an occasional basis. The employee may have to be on knees for extended amount of time to clean chair bases, baseboards, etc. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision with the ability to focus.