Housekeeper

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The EVS under the direction of the Manager and Director is responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with cleaning, sanitizing, and general maintenance of Western Missouri Medical Center buildings and facilities so as to maintain in an orderly and sanitary condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Customer service with all levels of patients and hospital staff.
• Cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, facilities, office areas, off site clinics, and other areas designated by their supervisor.
• Use and maintain floor equipment.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and readily available at all times.
• Ensure trash removal of designated assigned areas and proper disposal.
• Ensure dirty linens are removed and stored in appropriate locations, replace as needed.
• Follow proper biohazard procedures and ensure compliance for the different governmental agencies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces