Housekeeper, Healthcare

Position: Housekeeper 1
Site:
North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

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40 Hours Day Shift

Job Summary

Summary

The Environmental Services (E.S.) Aide Level I is responsible for performing duties to provide a clean, sanitary, and pleasant environment to a high standard to enhance quality patient care.

This position is part of the 1199

SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Environmental Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

* As directed, clean ceilings, horizontal surfaces, spot clean walls, furnishings, and floors in assigned areas including patient care units, isolation rooms, examination rooms, medication rooms, offices, and common areas to high standards of cleanliness and disinfection to enhance quality patient care.

* Sanitize bathrooms using materials as required; restock expendable items daily and as needed.

* Dry mop and damp mop floors, vacuum floors thoroughly in assigned areas.

* Collect and transport trash to specified, temporary collection areas in accordance with regulations.

* Clean facility entrances including door glass using the appropriate equipment and supplies.

* Hang draperies, cubicle curtains, blinds and shades.

* Change mattresses as requested.

* Move patient beds as requested.

* Prepare and set up meeting rooms as requested.

* Change sharps containers upon request.

* Monitor the department's pager and courteously respond to requests in a timely manner.

* Follow safety practices applicable to equipment, supplies, and procedures.

* Adhere to Infection Control policies and procedures while performing assigned duties.

* Neatly make beds with clean linen.

* Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.

* Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.

* Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

* Attend meetings as required.

* Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience 1-3 years of environmental services/housekeeping experience preferred Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions required.

- Demonstrated attention to detail and high quality customer service skills required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

* /Hourly

Grade

SC2 C23

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