Housekeeper

Hancock Health; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Health seeks a dedicated housekeeping associate to maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas, and to prepare meeting spaces as needed.

Responsibilities include trash removal, linen distribution, and cleaning of corridors and stairways. The role requires following instructions, teamwork, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals and PPE, with an emphasis on infection control compliance.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Teamwork and willingness to work with others in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work around blood and body fluid spills; adherence to cleaning procedures and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas.
• Trash and soiled linen removal and distribution of clean linens through the hospital.
• Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas.
• Set up meeting rooms for various events; distribute clean linen throughout the hospital.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas
• Performs trash and soiled linen removal and distribution of clean linens through the hospital.
• Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas
• Sets up meeting rooms for various events

Job Specific Core Competencies

• Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas
• Performs trash and soiled linen removal and distribution of clean linens through the hospital.
• Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas
• Sets up meeting rooms for various events

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas.
• Performs trash and soiled linen removal throughout the hospital.
• Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas.
• Sets up meeting rooms for various events. Distributes clean linen throughout the hospital.

Expected Behaviors

• Must be able to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Must enjoy working with others and serving customers.
• Must be able to work around and clean up blood and body fluid spills.
• Must be able, (after training), to demonstrate correct cleaning procedures, use of chemicals, supplies and equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Customer Service Fire and Safety Corporate Compliance Confidentiality Infection Control Education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

Work Conditions

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Floor to cart lifting up to 35 lbs. for storeroom supplies (example: cases of plastic trash liners).
• Lifting floor to waist 35 lbs. including trash and linen removal; carry up to 125 ft.
• Pushing and pulling wheeled carts requiring a force of up to 200 lbs. over smooth surface, carpet and ramps within the building.
• Squatting, bending at waist, twisting to reach under items for cleaning. Standing or walking 65% of the work shift.
• Standing up to 2/3 of day and walking more than 1/3 of day.
• Uninterrupted lifting tasks lasting up to 10 minutes in duration.
• Up/down one flight of stairs as needed throughout hospital.

EQUIPMENT USED

Cleaning carts, vacuums, battery operated floor scrubbers and push carts. Personal Protective Equipment: face masks, goggles, rubber gloves, protective aprons, and any required per policy and procedure. Intermittent exposure to slippery floors.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Occasionally works around blood and body fluids. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, compounds, and fumes/gases possible. Medium dust conditions occasionally.

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