HOUSESKEEPER

Essential Job FunctionsCleans and services any assigned hospital area/facility.Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials, etc.Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness.Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps.Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines.Containers/Liners secured and placed in upright position to prevent spillage.Waste holding areas are cleaned daily.Obtains, utilizes and replenishes supplies in a cost effective manner according to hospital/department procedure.Accurately records supplies taken/removed on department inventory form.Records accurate data on all work related forms.Communicates on form as to status of task, verbally to shift charge person.Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.Moves furniture including, but not limited to beds, chairs, gurneys in patient areas.Follows direction from the charge person.Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsMust be 18 years of age.Good organizational skills, independent thinking skills, and sound judgment.Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.Excellent communication and customer services skills.Preferred QualificationsNo preferred qualifications.License, Certification & ClearancesAct 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police systemSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.Equal Employment OpportunityIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.DisclaimerThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.Work EnvironmentEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverExtreme HeatxExtreme ColdxHeightsxConfined SpacesxExtreme Noise(>85dB)xMechanical HazardsxUse of Vibrating ToolsxxOperates VehiclexxOperates Heavy EquipmentxUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesxRotates All Shiftsxx8 Hours Shiftsxx10-12 Hours ShiftsxxOn-CallxOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)xxTravel Between SitesxxDirect Patient CarexRespirator Protective EquipmentxxEye ProtectionxxHead Protection (hard hat)xHearing ProtectionxHand ProtectionxxFeet, Toe ProtectionxxBody ProtectionxxLatex ExposurexxSolvent ExposurexxPaint (direct use) ExposurexDust (sanding) ExposurexxEthylene Oxide ExposurexCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurexxBlood/Body Fluid ExposurexxChemicals (direct use) ExposurexxMist ExposurexWax Stripper (direct use)xxNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurexIonizing Radiation ExposurexLaser ExposurexPhysical DemandsWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverBending (Stooping)xxSittingxxWalkingxxClimbing StairsxxClimbing LaddersxxStandingxxKneelingxxSquatting (Crouching)xxTwisting/TurningxxKeyboard/Computer OperationxxGross GraspxxFine Finger ManipulationxxHand/Arm CoordinationxxPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)x15#Carryx10#35#Transfer/Push/Pull PatientsxSeeing Near w/AcuityxxFeeling (Sensation)xxColor VisionxxHearing ClearlyxxPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadxxReaching Above Shoulder LevelxxReaching ForwardxxLifting Floor to Knuckle10#xLifting Seat Pan to Knuckle###10#35#Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder###10#35#Lifting Shoulder to Overhead###15#When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.