Housekeeper

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Job Description Environmental Services

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Housekeeper JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for a variety of housekeeping duties in and around the hospital. Assists where necessary in order to provide the hospital with a clean and sanitary environment. All other duties as requested/required. ROLE: See job description for Service Partner for generic job duties. AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: As listed in the department master schedule and monthly work schedules. RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager/Assistant Manager/Supervisor of Environmental Services. PREREQUISITES:

6 months of experience in commercial housekeeping highly preferred.

Demonstrates understanding of written and verbal communications in English.

Leads must have 6 months experience in housekeeping at Valley Medical Center.

Successful completion of the WorkSteps evaluation.

Working knowledge of computers highly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Communicates effectively in English.

Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

Able to work on assigned shift.

Able to work on weekends.

Works independently.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to stand during the majority of the shift. The job includes walking on hospital campus approximately 5 hours or more depending on job assignment. Requires pushing/pulling of trash and linen carts requiring a push/pull force of 48 lbs. Requires bending, stretching, stooping, reaching overhead, and twisting of wrists and arms. Rarely requires kneeling. Lifting up to 32 pounds with proper body mechanics and/or equipment/additional personnel. Exposure to various typical cleaning solutions, cleaning implements, such as mops, brooms rags, buffers, and trash containers with the use of personal protective equipment according to procedures. Exposure to physical elements including heat, cold, fumes and chemicals, blood and body fluids with the use of personal protective equipment according to procedures. Transports various kinds of housekeeping supplies and types of equipment within the area of assignments and throughout the facility. Cleans areas 10 feet above floor level with an extension tool. Collect waste and linen from designated work areas.

Ergonomics/Physical Requirements:

Physical Activity Required: ";Seldom"; designates 1 lift or activity per hour up to a maximum of 8 lifts in an 8-hour work day ";Occasionally"; indicates a maximum of 1 lift or activity per 3 minutes; 20 lifts or activities per hour, up to a maximum of 140 lifts or activities in an 8-hour work day. Another definition is 33% of the time. ";Frequently"; indicates 1 lift or activity per 1.5 minutes; 40 lifts or activities per hour, up to a maximum of 280 lifts or activities in an 8-hour work shift. Another definition is 34% to 66% of the time. ";Continuously"; indicates 1 lift or activity per minute, 60 lifts or activities per hour, up to a maximum of 420 lifts or activities in an 8-hour day. Another definition is 67% to 100% of the time. ";Repetition"; High = body part in constant fast motion to keep up; Medium = body part in steady motion with no difficulty in keeping up and infrequent pauses; Low = slow steady motion/exertion, frequent pauses to wait for equipment or rest, no difficulty keeping up.

NA SELDOM OCCAS FREQ CONTINUOUS REPETITION Lifting under 10 lbs.

X

Lifting 11-20 lbs.

X

Lifting 21-40 lbs.

X

Lifting more than 50 lbs with assistance only

X

Carrying less than 10 lbs. Distance less than 10 ft

X

Carrying 11-20 lbs. Distance:

X

Carrying 21-40 lbs. Distance:

X

Carrying more than 40 lbs with assistance only

X