Housekeeping - HealthSouth Corporation

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Panama City

Panama City, FL

The Hospital Housekeeper/Environmental Services Aide maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in all areas of the Hospital in accordance with our quality standards, as well as local, state and federal regulations.

Job Code: 100077

License or Certification: N/A

Education, Training and Years of Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred

Machines, Equipment Used:

• High duster, vacuum, mop, spray bottles, floor polisher, linen carts, trash carts
• General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis and ability to push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds, which includes lifting, pushing and/or pulling equipment, supplies and tools. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting pushing and/or pulling are undertaken that exceeds these minimum requirements
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel and crouch.

Compliance:

• Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
• Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
• Occasional outdoor exposure.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
• Exposure to cleaning solvents & chemicals
• Handicapped accessible.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

• Meets established attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.