Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

PURPOSE:

The Housekeeping Assistant is responsible for the cleaning of the facility.

DIMENSION: Works with the housekeeping and laundry staff as well as staff in other departments and reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor or the Hospitality Services Director in the absence of the Housekeeping Supervisor.

ENVIRONMENT:

Lincoln Community Hospital and Care Center is a Critical Access Hospital co-located with a Care Center. The facility employs 150-200 employees. The incumbent will manage all areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily:

1) Cleaning of rooms occupied by care center residents and hospital patients.

2) Cleaning of the clinics and all offices; and cleaning of the OR and OB when needed.

3) Included in this cleaning is emptying all trash containers, dusting all furniture and room fixtures, counters, mirrors, and dusting and mopping all floors.

Periodic:

1) Cleaning of doors, windows, baseboards, heaters and any high dusting.

Other:

1) Must follow policies and procedures required for cleaning the surgery room and all isolation areas.

2) Must be available for all in-services concerning safety, infection control, cleaning techniques and health related subjects.

3) Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Chief Executive Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONISIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or an equivalent GED preferred by not necessary. Must be personable when working with staff, patients, residents, doctors, or visitors. Must be organized and able to work without direct supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand and walk.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

HOURS AND DAYS:

The employee may be scheduled in housekeeping department up to a forty (40) hours week. However, situations often warrant staying with a job until completed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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