Housekeeper

Valley Health Care; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health Care in Elkins, WV is seeking a full-time Housekeeper to maintain a clean and orderly health center and business office. The role includes cleaning floors, rooms, and rest areas, disinfecting equipment, and following the established cleaning schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a high school education or equivalent, the ability to read safety rules and procedures, and be capable of writing clear reports. Travel is up to 25% and day shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write and compose clear, concise written documentation and data reports.

Responsibilities

• Keep health center and business office clean and orderly.
• Clean floors, rooms, lobbies, rest rooms, and work areas.
• Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and supplies.
• Follow cleaning schedule posted in housekeeping folder.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Elkins, WV 26241, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, JOB SUMMARY

JOB SUMMARY

The Housekeeper keeps the health center and business office in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties. The Housekeeper reports to the Director of Operations or as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties may be assigned.


• Arranges boxes, material, furniture and/or other equipment in neat and orderly manner.


• Cleans lint, dust, oil, and grease from floors, walls, and furniture.


• Cleans screens and filters.


• Scrubs sinks and counter tops


• Cleans floors.


• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, and other work areas.


• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.


• Dusts furniture and equipment.


• Follow cleaning schedule posted in the housekeeping folder.


• Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork.


• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.


• Empties wastebaskets.


• Transports trash and waste to disposal area.


• Replenishes bathroom supplies.


• Replaces light bulbs.


• Keeps utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition.


• Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and supplies.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Leadership

• Team building mentality is exemplified in all work done.


• Positively influence and uplift members and other affiliates.

Employee Expectations

• Follow all policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct, which can be found in the Employee Handbook.


• Follow the direction given by the supervisor to ensure site expectations are met.

Communication

• Must be able to provide important and relevant site information in staff meetings and to members, co-workers, and supervisors.


• Must be able to listen to co-workers and team members.


• Must be able to present important and relevant site information to supervisors.


• Must be able to write and compose clear, concise, accurate written documentation and data reports, as necessary.

VALUES

Upholds the Code of Ethics and mission of Valley Health Care, Inc. by conducting professional activities with Valley Health Care’s values of integrity, teamwork, compassion, excellence, and Here for Good.

Integrity

We act openly and truthfully in everything we do.

Teamwork

We work together to serve our patients.

Excellence

We create better ways of doing the things we do and provide the highest quality of care for each patient every time.

Compassion

We treat each other and our patients with concern, kindness, and respect.

Here for Good

We make decisions that will best serve our patients now and in the future.

Understanding of Health Care Laws and Regulations

Must have the ability to follow HIPAA guidelines as well as an understanding of policies and procedures regarding medical records put in place by the Federal Government, Medicaid, Medicare, and WV Behavioral Health Laws put forth by the WV Department of Health and Human Resources.

Customer Service

Must listen to the customer, understand the customer, do what needs to be done to meet the customer’s expectations, and take ownership of the customer experience.

Computer Literacy

Knowledge of basic computer software (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the willingness and ability to learn electronic medical records software.

Reasoning Ability

Must demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Teamwork

An essential element is the ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and enhance teamwork in the VHC organization; team engagement is necessary to be successful in this position.

Work Record

A demonstrated work record showing good attendance, punctuality, dependability, and the ability to collaborate well with supervisors and coworkers as part of a team effort is essential. A medical office setting is an environment that requires the ability to relate to all types of people while always maintaining a professional demeanor.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively to patients or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Additional Skills

Must be able to read and interpret medical and work environment-related documents involving patient care, program descriptions, government regulations, and VHC policy and procedures.

Sensitivity to Needs of Special Populations

Must be able to demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to cultural differences and needs of VHC patients and be able to respond appropriately to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, language, age, sex or sexual orientation, religion, disability, economic standing, etc.

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 is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds in chair or equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles from cleaning chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed caustic chemicals; therefore, gloves needs to be worn and arms will need to be covered. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.