DEPARTMENT: HOUSEKEEPING #6581
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the Departmental Coordinator daily activities in accordance with current Federal, State, and local regulations, and assures that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner. Follows the proper cleaning methods as pertain to each area within the facility to insure time management. Cleans patient rooms, offices, lounges, lobbies, restroom, corridors, elevators, stairwells, windows, light fixtures, drapes, cubicle curtains, miscellaneous linen, and tilt trucks. Vacuums & edges carpets, upholstered furniture, rugs, walk off mats, and other assigned projects. Dusts furniture, medical and computer equipment, vents, window blinds, and all flat surfaces in offices, patient rooms and other work areas. Empties and transports trash, soiled linen, and infectious waste in respective containers to their proper disposal/storage sites. Dust/wet mops, scrubs/strips, refinishes/burnishes, shampoos/extracts all hard surface and carpeted floor covering. Responsible for the adherence to all safety and universal precaution standards individually and department wide. Utilizes the appropriate changes and supplies according to procedure. Works day, evening or night shift as assigned. Completes work assignment in a timely manner. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs., push a minimum of 160 lbs.
2. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, stand for 8 hours, and work with hands (wiping, scrubbing, and pulling.)
3. Possess good flexibility, and be possession of good hearing and vision (correctable with prosthetics if necessary.)
4. Must be able to work outside between buildings
Skills Required
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
- Ability to push at least 160 pounds
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and stand for 8 hours
- Ability to perform repetitive hand work including wiping, scrubbing, and pulling
- Good flexibility
- Good hearing and vision, correctable with prosthetics if necessary
- Ability to work outside between buildings
- Ability to work day, evening, or night shifts as assigned
- Adherence to safety, universal precaution, and applicable regulatory standards
What We Do
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, an Affiliate of the Scripps Health Network is proud to be the only ISO 9000:2008 certified hospital in the County of Imperial. ISO 9000:2008 certification is an international signal of our dedication and commitment to protecting our patients’ health and safety while they are with us. Located in Southern California, Pioneers Memorial Hospital is a highly recognized, 107-bed, acute care facility accredited by DNV - which stands for Det Norske Veritas – the Nordic Truth, is a hospital accreditation organization approved by the U. S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and has some of the most strenuous standards in healthcare. We are committed to providing state-of-the-art healthcare and the highest quality community education. Located in Imperial Valley in southeastern California, Pioneers opened our doors in 1950. From the very beginning, we have been committed to continually updating, upgrading and improving our facility and our care. We have invested in technological advancements not commonly found in a hospital of our size. We offer a modern 16-bed emergency facility. We are a level 4 trauma center with an excellent reputation and board-certified emergency physicians. We offer specialized treatment through our Cancer Institute, Wound Clinic, Joint Replacement, Physical Therapy Center, Pioneers Health Center and Calexico Health Center. Within the Phyllis Dillard Family Medical Center is a duo surgery suite for obstetrical and gynecological surgeries. There are 14 suites in our Perinatal Department within the Women’s Center and we deliver approximately 1,800 babies per year.
