Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Job Summary

Cleans and sanitizes hospital and clinic building areas following established policies and procedures to maintain the environment in an orderly and sanitary condition. Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments/buildings.

Environmental Services provides a professional, clean, safe, and sanitary environment for Samaritan Health Services in support of the health care mission. Services include cleaning and floor/carpet care, repairs, loans of tables/chairs and equipment, custodial services, linen distribution, and waste removal.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital / long‑term‑care setting / medical office preferred.
• Current valid Oregon driver's license preferred, but not required for all applicants.
• Note:
  
  Some work areas require the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order. If the employee is driving SHS vehicles, then successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Team Building – Ability to work, function, and communicate on a multi‑disciplinary team, develop constructive and cooperative working relationships, and maintain them over time.
• Problem Solving – Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Time Management – Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to complete within required time frames, follow up on pending issues, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and thrive in dynamic fast‑paced environments under pressure.
• Confidentiality – Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information, and ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Stress Tolerance and Self Control – Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries, and moderate high‑stress, difficult situations. Ability to respond quickly and appropriately and adjust actions as needed to best meet the needs of the department and facility.

• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36"): 40–60 Lbs (Rarely 1‑10%)
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above): 20–40 Lbs (Rarely 1‑10%)
• KNEEL (on knees)
• SIT
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• CLIMB - LADDER
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36"): 20–40 Lbs (Frequently 34‑66%)
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54"): 0–20 Lbs (Frequently 34‑66%)
• CARRY 2‑handed: 0–20 pounds (Frequently 34‑66%)
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• SQUAT Repetitive
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
• STAND
• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36"): 0–20 Lbs (Continually 67‑100%)
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54"): 40–60 Lbs (Continually 67‑100%)
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above): 0–20 Lbs (Continually 67‑100%)
• CARRY 1‑handed: 0–20 pounds (Continually 67‑100%)
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• REACH
  - Forward
• REACH
  - Upward
• PINCH Fingers
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (40–60 pounds force)
• PULL (40–60 pounds force)
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• PUSH (0–20 pounds force)
• PULL (0–20 pounds force)