Housekeeper

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Cleans and sanitizes hospital and clinic building areas following established policies and procedures to maintain the environment in an orderly and sanitary condition. Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments/buildings.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Environmental Services provides a professional, clean, safe, and sanitary environment for Samaritan Health Services in support of the health care mission. Services including cleaning and floor/carpet care, repairs, loans of tables/chairs and equipment, custodial services, linen distribution and waste removal.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital / long term care setting / medical office preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Stress Tolerance and Self Control - Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations. Ability to respond quickly and appropriately and to adjust actions as needed to best meet the needs of the department and facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40-60 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs

KNEEL (on knees)

SIT

CLIMB - STAIRS

CLIMB - LADDER

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

STAND

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

REACH - Forward

REACH - Upward

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)

PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)