HOUSEKEEPING TECH -PRN/ Part Time

Part-Time / PRN

Job Summary:

Cleans all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

· Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Housekeeping Department.

· Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

· Completes work assignments in a timely manner.

· Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.

· Uses and maintains equipment properly.

· Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.

· Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.

· Reports safety hazards as appropriate.

· Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.

· Replenishes supplies.

· Follows all infection prevention and control practices, including Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions and hand hygiene.

· Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.

· Works day, evening or night shift as assigned.

· Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.

· Observes safety precautions at all times.

· Maintains and ensures age-specific precautions.

· Performs all aspects of assigned tasks in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

· Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

· Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

· Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Professional Requirements:

· Adheres to dress code. Appearance is neat and clean

· Completes annual education requirements.

· Maintains regulatory requirements.

· Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

· Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Completes work within designated time.

· Wears identification while on duty; uses the computerized punch time system correctly.

· Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, health plans and staff.

· Attends annual review and departmental inservices, as scheduled.

· Attends at least 6 staff meetings annually; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.

· Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.

· Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

· Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

· Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements:

· High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.

· One to three (1-3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person