Housekeeper
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Antioch
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Organization:SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical CenterPosition
Overview:The Housekeeper maintains assigned areas in a clean,
orderly and sanitary condition by performing work assignments in an
effective and prescribed manner. This position responds to special
requests for cleaning or assistance needed, in order to maintain
the overall smooth flow of work for the facility in a thorough and
timely manner. The incumbent may be assigned designees in the
absence of Lead Housekeeper and Department Manager.Job Description
:Job DescriptionJOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Maintains a clean, attractive and safe environment in assigned
areas by performing the assigned duties in a timely and efficient
manner.
- Consistently completes cleaning tasks in assigned areas,
offices, ancillary departments and public areas.
- Completes discharge cleaning of patient rooms using special
cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
- Cleans sinks, counters, toilets and mirrors. Restocks paper and
soap dispensers.
- Completes detail work within assigned areas, i.e. horizontal
surfaces, edges and corners. Arranges furniture in an orderly
fashion.
- Maintains the carpet area and hard surface floors.
- Completes assigned project work within own area and within
designated time frames.
- Removes trash, soiled linen from patient and ancillary areas
and transports to designated holding areas.
- Remains responsive to special needs such as cleaning up spills
and assists with transfers of patient items.
- Carries out work assignments as instructed, i.e. moving
furniture, beds, special cleaning in assigned areas.
- Prioritizes work routine to meet the needs of the department
and to accommodate assigned work area.
- Greets and provides direction and other information to
patients, families and visitors in a courteous and positive
manner.
- Age Specific Criteria
- GERIATRIC
- o Utilizes appropriate verbal skills for age/comprehension of
patient when providing instruction and information or answering
questions.
- ADOLESCENT
- o Utilizes appropriate verbal skills for age/comprehension of
patient when providing instruction and information or answering
questions.
- PEDIATRIC
- o Promotes soothing, reassuring environment through use of
soft, comforting voice when speaking around neonates.
- o Uses appropriate verbal skills, for comprehension of family,
when providing information, instructions, or answering
questions
- Operates and maintains a variety of equipment in a safe and
proper manner.
- Reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to the Operations
Manager or Lead Housekeeper.
- Cleans and returns equipment and supplies to the proper storage
at the end of use. Secures closet areas in a consistent
manner.
- Uses proper body mechanics consistently when lifting, bending,
stooping, etc., to avoid injury.
- Insures equipment is properly placed when not in use, i.e.
carts parked close to corridor wall, mop handles secured on cart,
cord unplugged when electrical equipment is not being operated.
Store chemicals in a secure area when not in use.
- Ensures cart is cleaned and restocked at end of shift.
- Maintains work area in a neat orderly manner, keeping equipment
within immediate work area.
- Understands and follows procedures and regulations in the use
of chemicals, cleaning devices and solutions in a safe manner while
performing the duties of this position.
- Knows location of the departments chemical Material Safety Data
Sheets.
- Keeps informed of risks associated with cleaning
chemicals.
- Assures that chemicals and solutions are identified and labeled
prior to use.
- Abides by instructions and precautions for safe and cost
effective use.
- Uses chemicals/solutions within the perimeters determined by
the department.
- Utilizes special protective equipment, i.e. safety goggles,
gloves, etc. as required by department procedures.
- Uses proper equipment and supplies as per department policy and
procedure
- Uses proper interpersonal skills while performing daily
activities.
- Maintains positive and cooperative relations in working with
visitors and staff to minimize the inconvenience to these people
while performing daily assignments.
- Works quietly and effectively around the patients to avoid
interrupting the continuity of patient care.
- Generates a positive image of Guest Services by maintaining
department standards in work performances.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
- Participates and promotes teamwork within the department and
between other departments.
- Demonstrates a willingness to assist other hospital staff when
they are in need to help.
- Directs needed changes due to short staff, STAT calls, the need
to flex staff, etc. Promotes these changes in a positive manner to
staff.
- Actively participates and promotes a team effort within the
department and between other departments.
- Interacts daily in a positive manner with peers and supervisors
while communicating verbally and in writing.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
- Provides support for all departments with meeting room
requests.
- Requests are processed, forwarding confirmation of scheduled
meeting within department guidelines.
- Provides daily documentation of the meetings scheduled for
posting at each meeting site where appropriate as well as complete
copy sets for supervisor and designated technician.
- Scheduling of meetings and/or audio visual equipment with no
more than 5% error per month.
- Monitors timely delivery, set up and return of requested
equipment.
- Is knowledgeable in the operation of all audio visual equipment
and makes determination when in need for service.
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct set forth in Sutter Delta
Medical Center, standards for business conduct policies and
procedures.
- Performs duties in a safe, ethical and honest manner, and
promptly and appropriately addresses any potential violations of
the Sutter Delta Medical Center standards for business conduct
policies and procedures.EDUCATION
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required
degree or diploma.
- HS Diploma or equivalent education/experiencePREFERRED
EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- Previous experience as Housekeeper in a patient care facility
preferred.
- Experience with housekeeping equipment, such as buffer,
preferred.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics are
required.
- Ability to communicate the English language effectively orally
and in writing.
- Ability to readily learn the use of equipment and housekeeping
functions.PAY RANGE: 26.10- 29.44The salary range for this role may
vary above or below the posted range as determined by location.
This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic
differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.
Compensation takes into account several factors including but not
limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure
and certifications, department equity, training and organizational
needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program
offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a
comprehensive benefits package.Job Shift:VariedSchedule:Full
TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend
Requirements:Every other WeekendBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition
Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of
Openings:1This position may regularly work, store, prepare,
receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s)
identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes
of USP 800.Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic
partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression,
ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's
license issued to individuals who did not present proof of
authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical
or mental disability, military or protected veteran status,
political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy,
childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic
information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local,
state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must
pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with
arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment
in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws,
including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance.
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