Housekeeper

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT   

The Housekeeper, under the direction of the Manager and Director is responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with cleaning, sanitizing, and general maintenance of Western Missouri Medical Center buildings and facilities to maintain in an orderly and sanitary condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Customer service with all levels of patients and hospital staff. 
• Cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, facilities, office areas, off-site clinics, and other areas designated by their supervisor. 
• Use and maintain floor equipment. 
• Ensure supplies are stocked and readily available at all times. 
• Ensure trash removal of designated assigned areas and proper disposal. 
• Ensure dirty linens are removed and stored in appropriate locations, replace as needed. 
• Follow proper biohazard procedures and ensure compliance for the different governmental agencies. 
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to sit and stand intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. 
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. 
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. 
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. 
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. 
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. 
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.