What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Unity Health White County?
1. Education: High school diploma or GED. Must be able to suffeciently read and write.
2. Training and Experience: Ability to understand written and oral instructions. Maintains good physical and emotional well being. Job requires a great deal of sitting, walking, bending, pushing carts and other equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
3. Job Knowledge: Exhibit ability to set priorities, organize work load, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment. Previous experience desirable but not required.
4. Safety Sensitive: YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as "safety sensitive." A "safety sensitive" position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a "safety sensitive" position.
DESCRIPTION:
Housekeeper I
Performs indirect patient care, which includes but is not limited to, cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment which is hygienically clean and free of hazards for the well being of patient, other associates, and self. An understanding and willingness to follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety. Needs to be knowledgeable with the physical location of all departments (i.e., CCU - OB - ER - etc.). Handle all waste according to proper policy and procedures. Clean, disinfect areas using approved solutions. Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed. Maintain equipment - keep it clean, neat, and in working order.
Housekeeper II
Performs indirect patient care by cleaning/disinfecting and maintaining floors in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive fashion free of hazards for the well being of patients, other associates, and self. An understanding and willingness to follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety guidelines. Remove trash/biohazardous waste, and contaminated soiled linen from all areas of the hospital according to housekeeping policies and procedures. Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed, maintains equipment - keeping it clean, neat, and in working condition - following suggested manufacturer practices.