Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Housekeeping - Memphis, TN 38103Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Facilities and Environmental Services
JOB SUMMARY
Performs specialized cleaning to maintain floor coverings. Performs cleaning of other areas such as medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and other duties related to housekeeping as assigned
Key Job Responsibilities
Essential Function
Performs various housekeeping duties to include, but not limited to, cleaning and maintaining floor surfaces.
Maintains an orderly physical environment.
Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning work area.
Reports any furniture or surfaces that needs shampooing or repairing.
Keeps hallways uncluttered.
Maintains housekeeping's utility room in order.
Cleans and returns equipment to storage room.
Organizes/prioritizes work assignments to provide timely housekeeping services.
Answers dispatched calls and respond accordingly.
Prioritizes work based on bed availability, patient care and staff needs.
Communicates the needed for assistance to Manager to avoid service delays.
Provides assistance to co-workers as workload requires
Follows prescribed disinfecting procedures in performing work. Cleans blood and body fluids from floors, walls, beds, and other equipment using Universal Precaution (UP), Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE) and Personal Protective Devices (PPD)
Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance Policies).
Maintains required department records, reports and files. Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
Assists in care and maintains equipment and supplies.
Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
Essential Function
Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays to provide continuous coverage as required.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand
N/A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Lifting
X
Carrying
X
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Climbing
X
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Crouching
X
Crawling
X
Reaching
X
Handling
X
Grasping
X
Feeling
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Repetitive Motions
X
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
X
Qualifications
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required/ Preferred
High School Diploma
Or GED
Preferred
Work Experience
Experience
Experience Details
Required/ Preferred
At least 1 year experience
Some experience
Preferred
See all of our open positions at https://www.regionalonehealth.org/job-postings.
Regional One Health is a healthcare system providing accessible, efficient, quality healthcare for individuals in the Mid-South. Its primary service area includes west Tennessee, east Arkansas and north Mississippi.
Regional One Health is home to the nation's most gifted and sought-after medical professionals. We are the Mid-South's finest teaching hospital where over half of all medical professionals in Tennessee have completed at least part of their training. We have become a recognized leader in medical education through our affiliation with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Memphis. The health system provides inpatient and surgical care along with Centers of Excellence including trauma, burn, neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics at Regional Medical Center. The system also provides primary care and features an outpatient care center with more than 38 areas of specialty.
Learn more about our services at www.regionalonehealth.org.