Job Summary

Performs daily cleaning routine in patient rooms, public areas and ancillary areas. Maintains the healthcare environment in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition for patients, visitors and employees utilizing various cleaning equipment.

Collects regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens and materials and places in designated locations per regulatory guidelines.

In the absence of the Supervisor, employees will seek assistance from the Lead, Housekeeper who acts as liaison for this department to management.

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans and services any assigned hospital area / facility.
• Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
• Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials, etc.
• Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness.
• Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps.
• Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines.
• Containers / Liners secured and placed in upright position to prevent spillage.
• Waste holding areas are cleaned daily.
• Obtains, utilizes and replenishes supplies in a cost effective manner according to hospital / department procedure.
• Accurately records supplies taken / removed on department inventory form.
• Records accurate data on all work related forms.
• Communicates on form as to status of task, verbally to shift charge person.
• Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
• Moves furniture including, but not limited to beds, chairs, gurneys in patient areas.
• Follows direction from the charge person.
• Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Good organizational skills, independent thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Excellent communication and customer services skills.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications.

License, Certification & Clearances

Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• This position is based on a rotating schedule, Monday thru Sunday daylight hours. Hours subject to change based on needs
• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

AAP / EEO

Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class.

Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential Absolute Necessity.

Marginal Minimal Necessity.

Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>

85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

Overtime( 8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hr / wk)

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential Absolute Necessity.

Marginal Minimal Necessity.

Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting / Turning

Keyboard / Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand / Arm Coordination

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)

Carry

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients

Seeing Near w / Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Last updated : 2024-04-03