Housekeeper (FT-Days)

St. James Hospital

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Hornell, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform various cleaning activities including sweeping, mopping, and dusting across offices, patient rooms, and treatment areas. Ensure all areas meet The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and properly handle waste disposal.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and prior experience as a cleaner or housekeeper. You are knowledgeable in the English language and possess the ability to measure cleaning supplies.

Must Have Skills for ATS

The Joint Commission (TJC) Standards

English language

measure cleaning supplies

Job Description

Description

Will clean areas such as offices, departments, corridors, waiting areas, stairwells, elevators as well as patient rooms and treatment areas. Will handle and properly dispose of waste.

Job Results & Essential Function

  • Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing.
  • Ensuring all rooms and department areas are cared for and inspected according to The Joint Commission (TJC) Standards.
  • Protecting equipment and making sure there are no inadequacies.
  • Notify supervisor of any damages, deficits, and disturbances.
  • Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
  • Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace them when appropriate.
  • Adhere strictly to rules and regarding health and safety.
  • Will handle the waste.
  • Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
  • Prioritization and time management skills.
  • Working in a fast pace environment without compromising quality

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED is preferred
  • Prior experience as a cleaner or housekeeper is preferred
  • Customer-oriented and friendly

Licenses and/or Certifications

  • Potential of needing a valid NYS Driver License- May be asked to drive to sites for business-related activity.

Physical Demands

The employee will be on their feet most of the day. A great deal of lifting is involved up to 50 lbs.

Language Ability

Knowledge of the English language

Math Ability

Ability to measure cleaning supplies

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to work in a harmonious manner with all other departments. Must be able to map out assignments and complete them in a timely manner.

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to chemicals and communicable diseases and related waste (including bodily fluids).

This job description is a summary of the job duties and requirements that represent the general nature and level of work being performed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are expected to understand and adhere to the Standards/Code of Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Plan as well as ensure all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance are implemented and adhered to as required by the CCP Education Plan, in addition to compliance with organizational policies and procedures, regulatory expectations, quality, and department standards, etc.

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