Job Description

POSITION STANDARDS

+ High School Diploma or GED certification - preferred
+ Prior experience as a housekeeper in a hospital setting preferred.
+ Some background in institutional cleaning required.
+ Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
+ Able to work under pressure. Ability to use initiative and judgment. Requires completion of task under deadlines.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

-

Physical Activity:

Standing - 67% to 100% Walking - 34% to 66% Bending - 34% to 66% Squatting - 1% to 33% Crouching - 1% to 33% Climbing - 1% to 33% Kneeling - 1% to 33% Reaching - 34% to 66% -

Upper Extremity:

Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100% -

Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

Initial push up to a maximum of 45 lbs - 1% to 33% Initial pull up to a maximum of 45 lbs - 1% to 33% Sustained push up to a maximum of 20 lbs - 1% to 33% Sustained pull up to a maximum of 20 lbs - 1% to 33% Lift up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33% Carry up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33%

PART TWO:

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

+

Position Objective

- Ensures all APD campus buildings are kept clean, safe and welcoming for patients and employees. All employees will not be designated to one specific area/building on their shift. Float positions will require an employee fill in whenever scheduling conflicts arise. Performs other duties as assigned.
+

Performance Expectation

- Dry mops and wet mops non-carpeted floors.
- Vacuums carpeted floor.
- Strips and wax floors as assigned.
- Clean furnishings, floors and equipment with proper cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
- Dust window sills, blinds, furniture ect.
- Empties trash and desposes recycling.
- Clean sinks, tubs, showers, mirrors, and similar equipment.
- Replenish soap, paper towels, and other disposable items as needed.
- Wash walls, ceilings and windows.
- Stock clean linen in laundry room and other areas as needed.
- Transport soiled linens to laundry room and weigh, using the company vehicle when necessary.
- Transport trash to dumpster using the company vehicle when necessary.
- Wash beds with disinfectant cleaner, remake beds with clean linen.
- Notify (ES) Manager when cleaning supplies are low.
- Notify (ES) Manager of mechanical failures or unsafe conditions.
- Maintain confidentiality of costumers at all times.
- Other duties as assigned by Environmental Services Heads.
- Cross train in OR and all outer Clinics on campus in order to cover as needed.
- Assist Laundry Technician as assigned.
- Cleans patient discharge rooms as assigned.



Location: Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Environmental Services

Schedule: Per Diem, Day Shift, Saturday