What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at Saunders Medical Center?
Job Description
FT position
This position is in Wahoo, NE.
Summary
Assure the facility has a clean and pleasing environment using established procedures and standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.
None.
Disclosure Statement
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Education And/or Experience
High school education or equivalent and experience in housekeeping procedures in a healthcare facility preferred.
Certificates Licenses, Registrations
None.
Language Skills
Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions and possess positive skills in communication. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate at the level necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand frequently. The employee will be required to walk and carry cleaning equipment. The employee will be required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee will be required to stoop, bend and lift 35 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.
Typical office environment with periods of time spent in patient care areas.
Become a Housekeeping Tech near Lincoln, Omaha, and Fremont. We are located just 30 minutes away in Wahoo!
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FT position
This position is in Wahoo, NE.
Summary
Assure the facility has a clean and pleasing environment using established procedures and standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.
- Perform cleaning duties within all areas in a professional, courteous and safe manner.
- Demonstrate proper mixing, use and storage of chemicals.
- Demonstrate proper use, cleaning and storage of equipments.
- Use personal protective equipment when required.
- Report defective equipment and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Review all policies and procedures on an annual basis.
- Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
- Clean the O.R.
- Perform the operation of mechanized cleaning equipment.
- Assist other departments as directed by the supervisor.
- Cross train into the other departments.
- Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.
- Practice the proper fire, safety and disaster procedures as set forth by SMC.
- Participate in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
- Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times and report violations to the Privacy Officer.
- Understand and comply with the requirements of the Saunders Medical Center’s Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all Saunders Medical Center-wide policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.
- Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Saunders Medical Center policy and as requested by the Supervisor.
- Demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy; team orientation; professionalism; trust; personal honesty and integrity; and a demonstration of placing others in a place of high value and treating them with dignity and respect.
- Other duties as assigned.
None.
Disclosure Statement
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Education And/or Experience
High school education or equivalent and experience in housekeeping procedures in a healthcare facility preferred.
Certificates Licenses, Registrations
None.
Language Skills
Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions and possess positive skills in communication. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate at the level necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand frequently. The employee will be required to walk and carry cleaning equipment. The employee will be required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee will be required to stoop, bend and lift 35 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.
Typical office environment with periods of time spent in patient care areas.
Become a Housekeeping Tech near Lincoln, Omaha, and Fremont. We are located just 30 minutes away in Wahoo!
#hc185284