Housekeeper

Putnam County Hospital; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN is seeking a housekeeping/janitorial team member to perform routine cleaning, sanitation and infection control to keep patient areas safe and maintained. The role requires physical stamina and ability to work in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, clinics, and common areas; transporting waste; following universal precautions and HIPAA policies; and maintaining confidentiality while delivering a clean, comfortable

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• No prior related experience required.
• Able to stand/walk for entire shift.
• Must maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Willingness to learn new skills and be trained.

Responsibilities

• Clean hospital areas including patient rooms, clinics, surgery areas, floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, bathrooms, corridors and offices.
• Transport general biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Follow universal precautions and PPE procedures.
• Report repairs or safety concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and infection control; protect patient information.

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