Job Posting
Housekeeper/Laundry Part Time
Position Description
Perform all duties relating to hospital/clinic/nursing center housekeeping and laundry services. Use OSHA required procedures.
Desired Education, Certifications and/or Experience
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. On-the-job training available.
• Extensive standing and walking, pushing and pulling of heavy equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment and falls from ladders if proper safety is not observed.
Responsibilities / Functional Job Description
General: Performance Expectations
1. Responsible - works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
2. Sensitive - displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communications skills and empathy.
3. Timely - recognizes time as a customer's most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients' and co-workers' needs.
4. Accurate - works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
5. Coordinated - organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
6. Thorough - meets all the requirements of his/her position. Is able to evaluate and follow up on his/her services.
General: Teamwork and Service Expectations
7. Display and encourage sensitivity to needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers.
8. Treat others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
9. Perform duties willingly and with initiative; shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
10. Remain composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
11. Demonstrate judgment and tact when dealing with others.
12. Cooperate with other hospital departments and work groups.
13. Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and co-workers; take action to clarify information received from others.
General: Standards of Behavior
1. Demonstrates a commitment to living the SLHD standards of behavior through exemplifying in action, a commitment to the values of SLHD, namely:
a. Innovation – continually seeking the latest advances in cost effective healthcare and customer service.
b. Compassion – concern for the individual, empathy for the situation, action to provide service
c. Integrity – doing the right thing; always.
d. Community – supporting, giving and acting to improve where we live, serve, and work.
e. Passion for Healthcare – fervently, avidly, and zealously seeking the improvement of human health
2. Displays this commitment to the standards of behavior through actions and words, by demonstrating the following behavior traits:
a. Adaptability – Responding resourcefully to changes in direction, priorities, schedules, approaches and responsibilities for the good of everyone. Maintaining a positive attitude when faced with a difficult or challenging situation and providing an uplifting and realistic outlook on the opportunities the future may present.
b. Communication – Listening attentively and seeking clarification, being friendly in words and actions, responding to others in a timely manner to ensure satisfaction, comfort and quality care. Utilizing AIDET and the promise to explain the experience the patient can expect and communicate how the patient will receive excellent and timely care.
c. Professional Conduct and Attitude – Keeping personal conversations to an appropriate volume for the area I am working in, treating everyone in a courteous manner – rudeness is never acceptable, addressing conflict with others privately and respectfully and utilizing the appropriate chain of command. Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, keeping frustration separate from patient care and professional activities, and recognize that patients are not an interruption, they are our reason for being here.
d. Commitment to Team Members/Patients – Assist patients in finding their destinations, walking with them when possible, interacting constructively with team members and supporting a blame free environment, recognizing there is no place for “it’s not my job”, finding the right person to support a patient or coworker if I am unable to support or help them. I will not spread negativity, being positive starts with me.
e. Personal and Career Development – Demonstrating a curiosity toward learning and practicing self-development. Supporting co-workers by sharing knowledge, expertise and encouragement to help them be successful in their role. Finding ways to improve the quality of my work even when things are going well. Seeking creative solutions to problems and encouraging creativity in others.
f. Sense of Ownership – Admitting and correcting mistakes, taking personal responsibility to help the organization to succeed. Ensuring cleanliness by maintaining a clutter free environment. Refraining from behavior or conversations that undermine the confidence of the community in our facility. Utilizing resources effectively and maintaining financial responsibility.
Role Specific: Work role responsibilities
1. Use specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents. Follow specific procedures, work patterns and routines.
2. Floors: Sweep, dry/wet mop, scrub, wax (or remove), buff, sanitize/disinfect.
3. Carpeting/rugs: Vacuum, shampoo or launder.
4. Walls, windows, doors, ceilings: Spot clean surface between washings, wash and sanitize as scheduled.
5. Fixtures, furnishings, furniture: Dust, damp wipe, spot clean, wash, sanitize/disinfect, polish.
6. Clean/sanitize shelves, ledges, vents, woodwork, window frames.
7. Empty, clean, reline waste baskets and empty and clean ash trays.
8. Straighten and rearrange furniture as needed. Clean light fixtures.
9. Waste and solid linens: Remove waste and soiled linens from work area. Handle carefully. Place in specified bags or containers. Take waste and trash to incinerator or place for pickup.
10. Horizontal surfaces: Remove dust, dirt, greasy film, wash if necessary and sanitize daily in patient rooms and patient care areas.
11. Utility rooms, closets, etc.: Clean floors, ceilings, furnishings, fixtures, etc.
12. Notify supervisor when supplies are low, mechanical failures, or negative conditions are observed in assigned area.
13. Rinse mop heads, clean equipment used in performance of duties and store it properly.
14. Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
15. Utilizes excellent human relations and communication skills in interfacing with hospital personnel, patients, and families.
16. Laundry department: Engage in daily wash schedules as required and perform duties as assigned by supervisor.
17. Attend in-service and other required meetings.
18. Perform other duties as directed.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. Knowledge of how to use industrial implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced.
2. Knowledge of how to care for equipment, how to measure cleaning solutions, and to be alert to hazards.
3. Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality
5. Ability to read and write legibly
6. Ability to work alone and with others
7. Ability to manage multiple assignments/projects; meet timelines and prioritize responsibility
8. Ability to handle stressful situations and react appropriately
9. Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
10. Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and enhance teamwork across all SLHD departments
11. Ability to complete responsibilities effectively
12. Skill in accuracy and attention to detail
13. Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
Equal Employment Opportunity
South Lincoln Hospital District will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
Additional Information
Position Type : Part Time
Contact Information
Korinne Costello - HR Benefit & Education Coordinator
HR
Email: kcostello@slhd.org
Phone: 3078008682 |
