Housekeeper II - Part Time, 2nd Shift

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center is seeking a housekeeping professional to maintain a clean, safe environment in patient and public areas. Duties include seven-step cleaning across facilities, sanitary handling of floors and equipment, and timely linen/disposal tasks.

Qualifications emphasize English proficiency, basic math, inventory skills and strong customer service. The role requires following regulations and participating in trainings and emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English to follow directions and document status.
• Knowledge of basic math for supply usage and reordering.
• Able to inventory counts and track supplies.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform seven-step cleaning in patient, visitor and staff areas per standards.
• Clean and sanitize floors, equipment and bed frames; perform special tasks as directed.
• Operate cleaning equipment and report repairs promptly.
• Handle clean and soiled linens; dispose of trash per procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and clear communication.
• Data entry, basic computer skills, and time management.
• Respond to identified emergency codes as a first responder.
• Inventory, restock and replenish supplies as needed.
• Move furniture and equipment safely using proper body mechanics.
• Submit departmental documents within established time frames.
• Attend educational activities and in-services as requested.

Skills

English proficiency

Mathematics basics

Inventory counts

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Equipment operation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Environmental Services equipment

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

Performs day-to-day housekeeping activities primarily in patient/visitor/employee occupied areas. Assures facility is maintained in neat, clean and safe manner. Complies with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing this facility, and as may be instructed by the Manager of Environmental Services.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty 1: Delivers a clean environment by performing the seven step cleaning method throughout the BVHA's facilities. Areas would include but not limited to: patient rooms / patient care areas, surgical suites, offices, and public / common areas. Does this in compliance with Joint Commission Standards, Federal, State, and Local Regulatory, Infection Control, and EVS policies / procedures.
• Duty 2: Responsible to clean and sanitize floors, medical equipment, and bed frames according to established procedures. May perform special projects as directed (wall washings, hanging cubicle curtains, window washing)
• Duty 3: Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment i.e. Kivac portable J-closet, and commercial vacuum cleaners. Responsible to report any needed repairs immediately to Service Response Center (SRC).
• Duty 4: Handles clean and soiled linens retrieving and disposing of in designated locations.
• Duty 5: Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials using standard procedures.
• Duty 6: Excellent skills in customer service - ability to listen to customers, clear verbal communication, professionalism, and respect
• Duty 7: Data entry, basic computer skills, and time management
• Duty 8: Responsible to respond to identified emergency codes as a first responder.
• Duty 9: Inventories, restocks, and replenishes supplies as needed.
• Duty 10: Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in a safe and responsible manner utilizing good body mechanics to enhance a safe environment.
• Duty 11: Responsible to turn in departmental documentation (Ex: Daily sheets, Monthly time Sheets, Request for Time Off) within Established Time Frames.
• Duty 12: Attends and Participates where and when requested in educational activities, in-services, performance process improvement, accreditation process and customer service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to follow oral and written directions and documents, completions or status of assignments.
• Knowledge of simple mathematics required for determination of supply usage for reordering.
• Inventory of various counts required.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate Environmental Services equipment
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

This position requires a full range of body motion walking, lifting, bending, climbing, standing/ walking long periods of time. Must be able to work at a fast pace. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move furniture, equipment, supplies and handle infectious/hazardous waste materials in a safe manner. The individual associate must be able to lift fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)