Clinic Housekeeper

Description

The housekeeper is responsible for providing a clean, orderly, attractive and safe environment for patients, visitors and employees of all facilities represented by Webster County Community Hospital.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans assigned areas by approved methods to prevent spread of disease.
• Prepares and follows daily assignment schedule to include routine duties as well as special cleaning as assigned or as circumstances prevail.
• Inspects facility premises while performing duties.
• Reports repairs and maintenance needs to hospital maintenance department.
• Communicates with staff for unscheduled cleaning of rooms.
• Uses correct formula when mixing chemicals.
• Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment while cleaning and using chemicals.
• Ensures rooms are free of trash.
• Vacuums hallways daily and as needed.
• Mops daily or when needed
• Helps other departments with cleaning as needed.
• Ensures safety signs and caution cones are used when appropriate.
• Performs additional cleaning – windows, walls, baseboards, pictures, bases of chairs, air vents (with Swiffer), etc. – if regular tasks are completed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Maintenance and/or Materials Director or Administrator.
• Works well and communicates with other housekeeping staff, if applicable.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and ability to work independently. 
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and dependability, maintaining consistent and predictable schedule.
• Communicates absences with as much notice as possible.

Requirements

• Supports the mission, vision, values, ethics, and goals of WCCH.
• Pledges sincere commitment to quality care and a quest for excellence.
• Maintains confidentiality for the people we serve and to fellow employees by following HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules at all times.
• Maintains accountability and responsibility for job performance and looks for ways to improve.
• Shows respect, politeness, consideration, and sympathy to patients, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Demonstrates good public relations by expressing to the public and fellow employees the desire for continuous quality improvement.
• Maintains a professional appearance of self and work area.
• Attends interdepartmental meetings and other meetings as position requires.
• Attends any educational events that are required or would be beneficial to the wellbeing of the department and/or hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and appropriate equipment to minimize safety risks to hospital/clinic visitors and self.