Housekeeping
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Position Summary:

The housekeeper is responsible for custodial services necessary to maintain Heart City Health Center (HCHC) facilities in a safe, hygienic and presentable condition.

Essential Functions:

* Checks housekeeping requests on-line twice a day; addresses requests as soon as practical

* Cleans & disinfects patient (medical and dental) exam rooms on a daily basis

* Cleans & disinfects all bathrooms on a daily basis

* Cleans & vacuums adult, pediatric and dental lobbies and waiting areas (including windows) daily

* Empties all trash containers daily; disposes of trash, waste and other disposable materials as instructed

* Cleans fingerprints off doors and cleans/disinfects door handles and light switches at least weekly

* Cleans & vacuums adult and pediatric common office space areas (registration, PFS, etc.) weekly

* Cleans & vacuums dental office and downstairs non-patient areas weekly

* Cleans & vacuums conference rooms and education center weekly

* Cleans break room areas, refrigerators and microwaves once per week

* Damp mops all floors and spot cleans carpets as needed; at least weekly

* Cleans under exam tables at least weekly

* Cleans and vacuums all offices monthly; when practical or as arranged with inhabitant

* Cleans all air vents as needed; at least monthly

* Periodically washes outside windows and screens; at least quarterly

* Reports any needed repairs immediately to supervisor

* Provides back-up coverage for other housekeeping staff as needed

* Uses safety precautions in all housekeeping services

* Must comply with applicable Federal and State regulations, such as OSHA, EPA and Hazardous Material communication standards

* Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Possesses a personal and professional high regard for sanitation and cleanliness

* Familiar with use of mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.

* Knowledge of applicable regulations, such as: OSHA, Hazardous Materials, EPA and those associated with the State and local health departments

* Knowledge of how to care for equipment and how to properly measure cleaning solutions

* Safety-minded and able to recognize potentially hazardous situations

* Proven ability to maintain a professional facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning, and replacing equipment and furnishings as necessary

* Good time management skills; self evaluates the use of time and understands how others may be affected

* Cultural diversity awareness and skills; respects all people regardless of race, nationality or social standing

* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and managers

* Ability to work independently (self motivating) and as a team member

* Good customer service skills; actively seeks ways to assist individuals within the scope of assigned duties

* Organized and detail oriented

* Computer literate

Education, Experience and Licensure:

* High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required

* Previous cleaning experience preferred; medical office preferred

* Current Driver's License required (travel between clinics)

Physical Demands:

* May stand for long period of time

* Must be able to walk, sit, push, pull, stretch, bend, stoop and/or kneel periodically

* Must be able to lift, carry and place up to 50 pounds on occasion

* Must be able to see and hear in normal range with or without correction device(s)

* Dexterity and hand to eye coordination as normally associated with using cleaning materials and operating cleaning equipment as well as office equipment and computers

Work Environment:

* Often works in damp, dusty, and dirty areas

* Handles various cleaning solvents and chemicals; risk of skin irritation and/or contact burns

* Exposed to fumes or airborne particles associated with toxins or caustic chemicals

* May clean up human waste and other body fluids; risk of associated bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease