Job Location
Ridgeview Institute-Monroe - Monroe, GA
Position Type
Per Diem
Salary Range
$13.50 Hourly
Job Shift
Any
Position Summary
The Housekeeper provides completes daily housekeeping routines such as cleaning patient rooms, offices and public areas, while ensuring a safe and risk preventative environment within The Joint Commission, CMS, state and OSHA standards and regulations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform routine cleaning tasks of patient rooms, offices and public areas.
a. Vacuum, dust, mop, sweep and take out trash.
b. Ensure that adequate linens are kept in the facility.
c. Clean areas with disinfectants.
d. Refill supplies (paper products, soap, etc.)
2. Assures that supply closets are kept clean and orderly.
3. Keep cleaning supplies and equipment safely stored when not in use and away from patients access when in use.
4. Assist the Housekeeping Supervisor in other duties assigned.
5. Assist other departmental staff, as requested.
6. Report any situations that may affect the health and well-being of patients or employees.
7. Assist in assuring a safe and risk preventive environment.
8. Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and Safety/Risk Management plans, policies and procedures.
9. Address patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.
10. Assist in any emergencies that may arise.
11. Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
13. Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
14. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
15. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Qualifications
Experience: Preferably one (1) year experience in housekeeping field.
Additional Requirements: Must be able to work with minimal supervision. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
HOUSEKEEPING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
1. Knowledge of basic housekeeping duties.
2. Knowledge of procedures.
3. Knowledge of risk and safety precautions.
4. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
5. Effective communication skills.
6. Take corrective courses of action that would improve the functioning of the department's systems.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
8. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
9. Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information.
10. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
11. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
12. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ridgeview lnstitute - Monroe values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.