Housekeeper

Putnam County Hospital - Greencastle, Indiana; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to perform routine cleaning, maintain patient rooms, clinics, and common areas, and uphold infection control standards to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for patients and staff.

The role requires HS diploma, ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 10 lbs, and willingness to learn hospital policies, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• Must be able to stand/walk for entirety of shift.
• Ability to lift/move up to 10 lbs and push/pull carts.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of the hospital, patient rooms, clinics, and surgery areas.
• Transports general biohazardous and chemical waste according to procedures.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
• Reports repairs or safety concerns to supervisor promptly.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Stamina & mobility

Confidentiality & HIPAA

Teamwork

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL - GREENCASTLE, IN 46135

Job Shift: Day

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of routine manual cleaning services and other related duties required to keep Putnam County hospital clean, orderly, safe and comfortable for patients, visitors, and staff.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs cleaning of all the Hospital, Patient rooms, Clinics, Surgery areas including but not limited to the following: floors, walls, ceilings, windows, furniture, beds, bathrooms fixtures, corridors, elevators, soiled utility rooms, biohazardous areas, offices.
• Transports general biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Routinely cleans, mops, runs a sweeper, polishes, makes beds, removes trash,
• Follows all universal precautions, blood- born pathogen procedures and uses personal protective equipment as directed.
• Reports repairs or safety concerns to Supervisor and follows inhouse reporting procedures in a timely manner.
• Must work well alone or with team members.
• Must be able to lift/ move up to 10lbs, Must be able to push and pull moderately heavy carts without assistance. Must be able to use hands, reach with arms, stand and walk for long periods of time, Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Must be willing to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, organization and infection control in assigned areas.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education Experience:
• HS Graduate or Equivalent
• Years of Related Experience:
• None
• License/Certificate Required:
• No
• Driver's License Required:
• No
• Travel Requirements:
• None
• Age Requirement:
• 18+

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to stand/walk for entirety of shift
• Some lifting and pushing
• Ability to abide by all hospital policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the organization's facilities
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Willingness to learn new skills and be trained