EVS/Housekeeper

Goodland Regional Medical Center Job Description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To: EVS Manager

Position Type: Full-Time/4:00pm-12:00am/ $4/hr shift differential.

Hours Worked/Shift: Monday – Friday 4pm-12:00am, rotating weekends

Summary:

Cleans all areas of the Hospital. Performs routine cleaning and replenish supplies of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinic areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner.

Essential Functions:

1. Knowledge to utilize appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
2. Use and maintain equipment properly.
3. Transport trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
4. Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
5. Respond to emergency situations to resolving immediate safety/hazardous concerns.
6. Perform assigned tasks in a professional manner.
7. Follow infection control practices.
8. Participate in performance improvement activities.
9. Floor care involving waxing, polishing, shampooing of carpets for evening work as directed by the Facilities Manager.
10. Other duties as assigned/ required.

Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of patients.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: High School graduate or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Three (3) months to six (6) related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications/Licensures: N/A

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions

Physical Demands: **

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position accountabilities without compromising patient care or departmental efficiency. However, should it de determined that the employee cannot meet the position accountabilities with or without accommodation, it is the right of GRMC to release the individual under Kansas “Employment at Will” doctrine**

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to policies, procedures, and always maintains confidentiality. Attends annual in-services completes annual education in a timely manner. Represents GRMC in a positive, professional manner on the job, electronically and in the community. Complies with all hospital policies regarding ethical business practices; communicates the mission statement & core values of GRMC both on and off the job.