Housekeeper

Castle Rock Medical Center is looking for a part-time Housekeeper to join the team. This position typically works Monday-Friday from 6pm to 10pm (20 hours per week).

Summary of Job

The Housekeeper maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation throughout Castle Rock Hospital District facilities. This position is responsible for delivering clean linens to CRHD departments and keeping facilities and equipment clean, orderly, attractive, and presentable at all times for patients, staff, and visitors. The Housekeeper works cooperatively with all department heads and staff to ensure cleanliness is maintained in compliance with applicable cleaning schedules and infection control standards. This role requires a commitment to patient confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA regulations, as the Housekeeper works throughout patient care and administrative areas of the facility.

Essential Job Functions

Laundry

• Wash and dry sheets, blankets, linens, towels, and other items.
• Sort articles into groups requiring identical treatment prior to washing.
• Load and unload washing and drying machines and add detergent and/or bleach as required.
• Spot clean articles before washing to remove heavy stains as needed.
• Sterilize items and wash contaminated laundry using appropriate isolation techniques as required.
• Fold, assemble, and deliver laundered articles to designated areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Housekeeping

• Clean physicians' offices, exam rooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and other common areas.
• Wash lights, walls, interior windows, blinds, bathroom fixtures, and exam tables.
• Clean from a ladder and move furniture as needed to facilitate proper cleaning techniques.
• Keep utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition.
• Disinfect and sterilize equipment and supplies as required.
• Use vacuum, broom, mop, buffer, or burnisher to clean floors.
• Use appropriate cleaning solutions to sanitize spills or accidents.
• Set up tables and chairs as needed.
• Stock carts and storage rooms with cleaning supplies.
• Empty trash containers throughout the facility.
• Maintain department equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to receive guidance and supervision, follow work rules, safety practices, and work procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain cooperative working relationships that facilitate task accomplishment and conflict resolution.
• Willingness to learn and adjust to changing tasks and priorities.
• Ability to perform effectively under stress when confronted with critical, unusual, or demanding situations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and tasks independently.
• Must meet punctuality and attendance standards.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain strict patient confidentiality regarding any patient or staff information encountered during the course of duties.

Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or ASHI required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform essential job functions:

• Work Level: Medium (up to 50 pounds of force)
• Occasional (1%–33%): Climbing ladders or scaffolding, squatting, kneeling
• Frequent (34%–66%): Bending, carrying, reaching, lifting
• Constant (67%–100%): Standing, walking, pushing/pulling, seeing/visual acuity (including color discrimination and near/far vision), hearing
• Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per shift and bend frequently throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 40 pounds for a distance of 20 feet and maneuver a 20-pound cart for up to 300 feet.
• Must maintain good balance, coordination, and depth perception to push laundry carts and climb ladders safely.
• Worker is subject to exposure to chemical agents, moving objects, noise, temperature variations, elevated surfaces, fumes, vibrations from equipment, wetness, and slippery floors.
• Requires significant color discrimination to sort laundry and identify stains.
• Requires near vision to read instructions on cleaning agents and far vision to fold laundry and navigate the facility.