Housekeeper - Bassett Healthcare
Oneonta, NY
About the Job
Overview
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!
Responsibilities
The Housekeeper is a patient ambassador for the hospital, interacting with patients while cleaning, using appropriate chemicals to clean and/or sanitize the areas assigned, following infection control procedures, and utilizing the duty list checklist. Additionally, if qualified, floor care/maintenance is performed, including burnishing, top scrub & recoat, strip and applying new finish, and bonneting.
- Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures.
- Clean assigned area per the 10 Step Cleaning method and any other specific requirements per the assigned duties/duty list checklist.
- Uses appropriate chemicals, techniques, and infection control procedures while cleaning
- Follow assigned duties for the day listed on the duty list/daily check list.
- Incorporates scripting/GREAT into daily tasks.
- Follows all EPIC policies and procedures per Department standards.
- Reports any maintenance or repairs needed immediately to management or identifies on daily checklist.
- Performs related services such as changing curtains, stocking supplies
- Maintains equipment, tools and storage areas in clean, orderly and good operating condition.
- Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, spills, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
Skills:
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Listening
- Maintain Confidentiality
- Reliability
Physical Requirements:
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
- Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, kneeling, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping
- Occasional fit testing
- Frequent grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
Hazards:
- Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, burns, electrical
- Frequent chemical and mechanical
Working conditions:
- Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, fumes, gases, mists, odors, poor ventilation
Travel:
- No Travel Required
Pay Transparency Statement
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.