Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

The Housekeeper cleans and services the Hospital to ensure the safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and employees, and of patients recovery by helping provide a clean, attractive, and safe environment. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

*Saturday - Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm*

Essential Functions:

• Cleans all patient rooms and ancillary areas in assigned area using Hospital approved processes and procedures.
• Cleans patient rooms immediately upon patient discharge from the Hospital.
• Vacuums and cleans upholstered furniture and carpeted areas.
• Replaces all soiled window draperies, moves furniture and other equipment as directed. Spot cleans and washes walls.
• Cleans light fixtures, vents, and other apertures. Cleans window frames, door frames, televisions and other high dusting using ladder when necessary.
• Collects soiled linen from all patient areas and distributes the clean linen and hospital gowns back to the appropriate unit.
• Assists in maintaining floors by proper cleaning techniques which include stripping, waxing, buffing, as needed.
• Collects waste from all areas of hospital, sanitizes garbage cans, and properly disposes of waste and bio-waste if necessary.
• Strictly adheres to Hospital policies and procedures regarding use of hazardous materials and exposure to body substances and utilizes/wears required protective equipment and/or clothing.
• Takes daily inventory of supplies and cleans and inspects equipment for any repairs or replacements. Notifies administration of equipment repairs.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1 year experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

• None

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of appropriate healthcare environmental services procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.

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Contacts

Age of Patient Populations: No direct patient contact

Internal Contacts: Patients, Providers, Staff

External Contacts: Vendors, Regulatory agencies, Patient families

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

General Activity:

• Stand/Walk 61% to 100% of the time
• Sit 0% to 30% of the time
• Drive 0% of 30% of the time

Motion:

• Bend 61% to 100% of the time
• Squat 61% to 100% of the time
• Crawl 61% to 100% of the time
• Climb 61% to 100% of the time
• Reach 61% to 100% of the time
• Lift 61% to 100% of the time
• Carry 61% to 100% of the time
• Push 61% to 100% of the time
• Pull 61% to 100% of the time

Use of Hands/Feet:

• Right Hand - Gross Motor function required
• Left Hand - Gross Motor function required
• Right Foot - Gross Motor function required
• Left Foot - Gross Motor function required

Weight Lifted/Force Exerted:

• Up to 25 lbs. 31% to 60% of the time
• Up to 50 lbs. 0% to 30% of the time

Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

Other physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.