Housekeeper (Health Care)

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Responsibilities

Uses an appropriate problem-solving approach to plan services

Provides cleaning support to non-patient areas without direct supervision

Cleans and maintains storage areas ensuring they are free from waste and debris

Provides services with consideration of the physical, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual, and age-specific needs of those served

Cleans patient rooms adequately and in a timely manner according to department guidelines

Cleans exam rooms adequately and in a timely manner according to department guidelines

Uses equipment and supplies correctly

Demonstrates proper use of equipment by providing quality floor care in their assigned areas

Cleans and maintain department equipment used in the daily completion of job duties

Uses appropriate safety and infection control measures

While cleaning, the Environmental Aide checks the rooms for inoperative furnishings or fixtures, and reports problems to the department director

Collects trash and soiled linen from assigned areas, transporting to collection or disposal site

Teaches, directs, advises and informs others in an appropriate manner

The Environmental Aide assists their supervisor with training of new employees

Reports and records information correctly

After cleaning patient rooms, the Environmental Aide signs off that the rooms have been cleaned and leaves a tent card in each of the rooms

Answers and responds to pages in a timely and courteous manner

ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Effective communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Constant exposure to chemicals; infectious situations; exposed to blood, body fluids, and their associated odors; frequent stressful situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium work

Lifting 50 pounds maximum

Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighting up to 25 pounds

Good vision and depth perception

AGE GROUPS SERVED: All ages from birth to senior adult.

Qualifications

Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Experience preferred from a professional setting.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Effective communication skills.

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