Performs a wide range of housekeeping tasks and projects including the cleaning of restrooms, waiting areas, offices, and clinical areas. The areas that are to be cleaned also are not limited to medicine prep rooms that requires daily cleaning as well. Operation of equipment such as vacuum cleaners, upholstery shampooers, and others is required. Also, other housekeeping duties may be required. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Works in a typical Medical Center environment subject to the hazards associated with such a facility. A flexible working schedule is required including overtime and weekend assignments. Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently. Extensive and constant amounts of physical effort required and operation of heavy machinery associated with waste removal and compacting. Vision must be good or prescribed glasses worn. Preference for routine, organized activities performed according to predetermined Organization policies. High tolerance for pressure and stress due to task interruption as well as task overload. High tolerance for change. Duties require outside transferring trash to dumpster in inclement weather conditions.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:
Will contact and interact with nurses, doctors, visitors, patients and all other staff on a routine basis.
EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Must be knowledgeable in the use of all chemicals and all equipment. May need to carry beeper and answer pages.
Preferred QualificationsNone.
Pay Range$12.80 - $17.60/rate is based on experience.
Skills Required
- Perform cleaning of restrooms, waiting areas, offices, clinical areas, and medicine prep rooms
- Operate equipment such as vacuum cleaners, upholstery shampooers, waste removal and compacting machinery
- Knowledgeable in the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Able to move or position 50 lbs. independently
- Flexible working schedule including overtime and weekend assignments
- Willingness to work outdoors when transferring trash in inclement weather
- May need to carry a beeper and answer pages
- Good vision or wear prescribed glasses; high tolerance for pressure and task interruption
What We Do
Ephraim McDowell Health is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare delivery system serving over 119,000 residents from six counties in central Kentucky. At its core is the non-profit, 222-bed Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, complemented by the Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan and Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin critical access hospitals, providing a broad range of licensed healthcare services to the community.
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