Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing custodial services throughout buildings of the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board (GPTLHB), including the Oyate Health Center (OHC).

Essential Functions:

• Vacuums, dust mops, wet mops floors, stairways, corridors, elevators, clinics, exam rooms, waiting rooms, utility rooms, offices, bathrooms and other assigned areas daily; cleans patient care areas rooms on special cleaning detail as instructed using proper antiseptic techniques; and, vacuums ceiling vents as required.
• Operates carpet cleaning equipment, using spot cleaners and chemical solutions.
• Strips and re-applies floor sealer and finish as necessary. Polishes and buffs floor with electric floor polisher.
• Uses vacuum cleaner with water equipment attachments for wet floor pick-up, plumbing overflow and other floor flooding cleaning methods.
• Scrubs and cleans commodes, urinals, washstands, bathtubs, showers and fixtures, mirrors, soap dispensers with appropriate germicidal solutions.
• Washes walls, windows, blinds, doors, light covers and glass partitions.
• Replenishes paper supplies and liquid soap in dispensers.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles; replaces liners; collect infectious waste in red bags to be picked up by a contractor who disposes at a proper state disposal plant.
• Collects soiled linen from the utility room and transports bin for laundry Replaces bags on hamper frame as needed. Removes and replaces soiled cubicle curtains, drapes and shower curtains as necessary. Receives clean hospital linen deliveries.
• Determines what isolation cleaning procedures are necessary in-patient care areas/rooms; uses prescribed protective and isolation cleaning procedures.
• Reports repair needs to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains activity log of daily, weekly, and monthly routine cleaning activities.
• Performs related duties.

Professional Behavior

• Effectively plan, organize workload and schedule time to meet the demands of the position.
• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff.
• Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.
• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.
• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.
• Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
• Handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
• Be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
• Resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision if needed.
• Exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.
• Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence.
• Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Participates in Core Connections training, and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work
• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors, and guests.
• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect.
• Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
• Must be able to handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
• Must be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
• Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision.
• Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers, and other employees of the organization.
• Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.
• Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations.
• Ability to promote an alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free lifestyle.
• Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence.
• Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures.

Supervisory Controls

The supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions, procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines

The supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions, procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Complexity/Scope of Work

The work consists of related custodial duties. The necessity of working around the public contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to participate in the custodial maintenance of GPTLHB/OHC buildings. Successful performance contributes to the provision of clean, sanitary, and attractive facilities for patients, employees, and visitors.

Contacts

Contacts are typically with other employees, patients, and the general public. Contacts are typically to provide services.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, crouch or stoop; use hands and fingers to manipulate, handle, or feel; and, talk or hear. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects and may have to climb ladders. The work is typically performed indoors and out of doors. At times work is required to be done under conditions such as wet and slippery surfaces, moving objects, crowded rooms, and mechanical hazards. Employee will handle contaminated materials capable of causing injury if improperly handled., and work in environments susceptible to communicable diseases. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

The employee must regularly lift light objects and heavy objects on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Local and moderate out-of-town travel is required.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

None.

Education/Experience/Certificates/Credentials

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization which follows tribal preference laws. It is our policy to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions, if all other qualifications are equal.

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.