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Emyle Kruyer-Collins
Vice President of Human Resources
Physicians Hospital System
1625 East Jefferson Boulevard
Mishawaka, IN 46545

 

Position:
Housekeeper - DNPH

Location:
Doctors Neuropsychiatric Hospital

Status:
full-time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:
Chief Executive Officer

Hours:
Full Time, Part Time, PRN

Principal Functions:

We are looking for PRN housekeepers at all three facilities within our system.  Performs all tasks in accordance with established procedures. Cleans and services the Hospital and outlying areas as assigned, moves furniture, equipment and supplies around Hospital departments, and performs a variety of heaving cleaning duties in order to maintain the Hospital in an orderly and sanitary condition. Dry and wet mops floors, walls, furniture and the like. Performs related service tasks such as cleaning spills, washing windows and other glass, making patients beds and the like.

Position Duties:

  1. Performs cleaning responsibilities according to Hospital policy and OSHA standards.
  2. Dry and wet mops large areas of floors and operates buffing equipment.
  3. Gathers refuse from wastebaskets in assigned areas and inserts fresh liners. Transports same in hand pushed cart to designated area. Following established sanitation procedures, segregates bagged refuse.
  4. Replenish tissue and towels and fills hand soap dispensers when necessary.
  5. Spot cleans carpets and mats.
  6. Responsible for cleaning and storing housekeeping equipment. Requests and receives cleaning equipment and supplies such as mops, buckets, electronic buffer, carpet extractor, vacuum cleaner, rags, disinfectants and the like from the designated supply area. Prepares cleaning solutions according to detailed written instructions. Returns unused supplies to utility room and cleans utility cart and equipment. Keeps janitor closets clean and orderly.
  7. Cleans windows, walls, ceilings, over bed lights, doors and TV sets at regular intervals. Determines method of removing stains using a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies.
  8. Responsible for high dusting lights in hallways and office areas and patient areas - (only in empty patient rooms).
  9. Responsible for baseboards in hallways and patient areas.
  10. Assists in moving furniture and equipment using equipment necessary such as hand carts and dollies.
  11. Uses cleaning agents and equipment according to Hospital policy and manufacturer’s instructions.
  12. Provides Safety Officer with current material safety data sheets (MSDS) for cleaning solutions.
  13. Adheres to housekeeping guidelines for frequency and location of cleaning.
  14. Responsible for knowing the lifting requirements of the job and requesting assistance when needed.
  15. Observes all safety and hygiene rules/regulations.
  16. Attends all in-services and meetings.
  17. Floats to other departments / facilities as directed.
  18. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books; journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, etc.
  19. Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
  20. Displays concern and initiative. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
  21. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
  22. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
  23. Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
  24. Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
  25. Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: One-year experience preferred

Licensure: N/A

Skills: Attention to detail, working knowledge of various cleaning agents and their appropriate uses. Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions when following work assignments, to read in order to interpret labels when preparing cleaning solutions and efficiently follow supervisor’s work orders, and to write in order to complete activity logs. Good verbal communication skills necessary in order to be courteous to patients, visitors, and staff when performing housekeeping tasks. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to walk and bend for up to ninety percent of work time when performing light cleaning duties and to push and pull equipment weighing up to forty pounds for up to fifty percent of work time when performing heavy duty cleaning tasks. Ability to move quickly in response to cleaning and housekeeping needs. Must be able to exert force and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and with assistance up to 100 lbs, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs constantly. Hands are frequently in water. Good working conditions with occasional minor discomforts due to exposure to less than optimal temperatures. Possibility of exposure to HIV/Hepatitis and Blood Borne Pathogens. Hospital complies with OSHA regulations regarding blood borne pathogens and will provide to staff the appropriate protective equipment. Position requires dealing with chemicals and cleaning agents. Subject may have to work overtime, weekends, and holidays and have irregular hours.

 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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