Description:
Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, swing bed program, rehabilitation services, outpatient laboratory, and outpatient radiology services to Union County and the surrounding counties. We are devoted to providing all members of our community with premier-quality health care in a compassionate and inviting environment.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Housekeeper to join our team! Currently we need someone who can work Saturdays, or Sundays, both.
Job Summary:
The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring that the department cleans and delivers a quality service, maintains the hospital in a safe, sanitary, attractive, and orderly fashion. The Housekeeper promotes the mission of Lake Butler Hospital to maintain a safe and clean environment. The Housekeeper should also adhere to AHCA, OSHA, and CMS guidelines as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Depending on placement within the departments, will perform the duties of a housekeeper, janitor, and laundry tech.
- Perform all assigned tasks effectively, in a responsible team environment.
- Among other duties, performs routine cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning of restrooms, hallways, and associated locations.
- Collects office, patient, biohazard trash, and soiled linen from receptacles and disposes of them in the appropriate locations.
- Must complete assignments in a timely fashion.
- Utilizes appropriate chemicals and supplies according to the manufacture direction, policy, and procedure.
- Uses and maintains equipment properly.
- Assists visitors with directions and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
- Follows all Infection Control practices, and hospital wide policies and procedures including biohazard waste handling, hand washing techniques, and standard or isolation requirements.
- Maintains a clean and neat cart, station, closet, and equipment storage area.
- Operates and maintains cleaning equipment.
- More responsibilities as described on job description.
Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma preferred.
Experience: Public or Hospital housekeeping work experience preferred.
Skills: Basic housekeeping skills.
Knowledge: Basic principles of service and sanitation.
Abilities: Literacy skills, follow instructions, and the ability to present information in a one on one or small group situation. Ability to perform under pressure when confronted with an emergency.
OSHA Category: Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
- See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
- Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
- Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
- Walk (Move, Traverse)
- Stand or Sit (Stationary Position)
- Walk (Move, Traverse)
- Stand or Sit (Stationary Position)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
- Reaching
- Exposure to Fumes
- Exposure to Extreme Temperatures
- Exposure to Dust
- Wet and/or Humid
- Noise
- Vibration
- Mists or Gases
- Mechanical Hazards
- Chemicals Hazards
- Electrical Hazards
Equipment Used for Job: Vacuum, floor buffer, shampooer, washer, dryer, etc.
List Tools: Mop, broom, brushes, scouring pads, scrapers, box cutters, dusters, etc.