This position performs a wide range of housekeeping tasks and projects including, but not limited to, the cleaning and disinfecting of; patient rooms, restrooms, waiting areas, offices, and clinical areas; responsible for the removal of regular trash and bio-hazardous waste; operation of equipment such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and upholstery shampooers; stocks assigned areas with paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper and other supplies; provides assistance to ensure a safe, clean environment for our customers. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Effectively cleans and disinfects assigned area using established protocol and procedures.
- Performs all cleaning tasks in an efficient manner.
- Safely utilizes correct chemicals for each task in the performance of assigned duties.
- Restocks assigned areas with paper towels, soap, sanitizers, toilet paper, etc. as necessary.
- Follows established procedures for the removal of bio-hazardous waste and regular trash.
- Adheres to all universal precautions and isolation procedures.
Works in a typical patient care setting surrounded by healthcare professionals, hospital equipment, patients and their families. 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 including moving around the units, moving heavy objects, operation of heavy machinery associated with waste removal and compacting. Vision must be good or prescribed glasses worn. 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.
Preferred QualificationsNone
Pay Range$12.80 - $17.60/rate is based on experience.
Skills Required
- Clean and disinfect patient rooms, restrooms, waiting areas, offices, and clinical areas using established protocols
- Operate cleaning equipment (brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, upholstery shampooers) and heavy machinery for waste removal/compacting
- Safely utilize correct cleaning chemicals for each task
- Follow established procedures for removal of bio-hazardous waste and regular trash
- Adhere to universal precautions and isolation procedures
- Restock assigned areas with paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper and other supplies
- Ability to move or position 50 lbs independently and perform extensive physical work
- Flexible schedule including willingness to work overtime and weekends
- Ability to work in inclement weather when transferring trash to dumpster
- Good vision or wear prescribed glasses
- High tolerance for pressure, stress, interruptions, and change
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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