Job Information
Pender Community Hospital District Housekeeper (PRN) in Pender, Nebraska
Job Descriptions:
POSITION SUMMARY
Prepares soiled laundry for on-site cleaning or external service, ensuring sanitary linen is available throughout the facility in compliance with federal and state regulations and aligned with Pender Community Hospital's mission. Executes daily housekeeping tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager to uphold cleanliness, safety, and comfort standards that reflect the hospital's philosophy and objectives, following current federal, state, and local guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Sorts laundry according to color and fabric, handles and treats soiled items according to policy and procedure
Washes clothes in appropriate washer depending on type with appropriate amount of laundry supplies
Folds all clean laundry in a neat manner
Sets aside linen that is stained or torn to discuss next steps with manager or makes simple repairs to linen, as instructed
Sorts linen for appropriate departments as necessary and delivers clean laundry to the appropriate areas on a regular schedule or as needed
Keeps work area neat and uncluttered through weekly cleaning including emptying lint from dryers twice daily and takes trash out daily
Coordinate daily housekeeping tasks with nursing services
Clean patient rooms, furnishings, work/supply carts, equipment and common areas
Cleans, washes, sanitizes and/or polishes bathroom fixtures in all areas. Ensures that all water marks are removed from fixtures
Cleans carpets, to include spot stain removal, vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing and disinfecting
Cleans walls and ceiling by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing
Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, from all surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions
Discards waste/trash into proper containers and re-line trash receptacle with plastic liners
Performs isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control policies and procedures
Cleans assigned rooms and areas. Cleans/polishes furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units in resident/patient rooms and all other areas daily, including beds and furniture
Cleans windows and mirrors in resident/patient rooms and all other areas
Cleans floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting
Maintain sufficient housekeeping supplies
Train new employees on cleaning procedures
Uses good time management skills to ensure everything gets done and to allow time for routine and extra projects
Ensure adherence to infection control practices
Promptly report hazards and incidents
Perform thorough cleaning of surfaces, fixtures, floors, and carpets using appropriate methods
Follow cleaning schedules meticulously
Maintain hazard-free work areas and proper storage of equipment, Coordinates daily housekeeping
Assures that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and the end of the work day
Performs other duties as assigned
Hours: 8 hours/shift, as needed Monday-Friday and weekends, 7:00am-3:30pm
Required Experience:
Education, Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Prior laundry experience preferred
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:
- Valid Driver’s License
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
Ability to work with skill in identifying problems
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS
- Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
Keyword: Housekeeper (full-time)
From: Pender Community Hospital District