HOUSEKEEPER- 2ND SHIFT at Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Performs daily cleaning routine in patient rooms, public areas and ancillary areas. Maintains the healthcare environment in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition for patients, visitors and employees utilizing various cleaning equipment. Collects regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens and materials and places in designated locations per regulatory guidelines. In the absence of the Supervisor, employees will seek assistance from the Lead, EVS Tech, who acts as liaison for this department to management.

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans and services any assigned hospital area/facility.
• Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
• Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials, etc.
• Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness.
• Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps.
• Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines.
• Containers/Liners secured and placed in an upright position to prevent spillage.
• Waste holding areas are cleaned daily.
• Obtains, utilizes and replenishes supplies in a cost-effective manner according to hospital/department procedure.
• Accurately records supplies taken/removed on department inventory form.
• Records accurate data on all work-related forms.
• Communicates on form as to status of task, verbally to shift charge person.
• Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
• Moves furniture including, but not limited to beds, chairs, gurneys in patient areas.
• Follow direction from the charge person.
• Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Works steady 2^nd^ shift between the hours of 2:00PM – 11:30PM, Sunday – Saturday
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Extreme Heat							x
Extreme Cold							x
Heights							x
Confined Spaces							x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)							x
Mechanical Hazards							x
Use of Vibrating Tools	x				x
Operates Vehicle	x				x
Operates Heavy Equipment							x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices							x
Rotates All Shifts	x					x
8 Hours Shifts	x		x
10-12 Hours Shifts	x					x
On-Call							x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)	x				x
Travel Between Sites	x					x
Direct Patient Care							x
Respirator Protective Equipment	x				x
Eye Protection	x				x
Head Protection (hard hat)							x
Hearing Protection							x
Hand Protection	x		x
Feet, Toe Protection	x					x
Body Protection	x				x
Latex Exposure	x			x
Solvent Exposure	x			x
Paint (direct use) Exposure							x
Dust (sanding) Exposure	x					x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure							x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure	x				x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure	x			x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure	x		x
Mist Exposure							x
Wax Stripper (direct use)	x			x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure							x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure							x
Laser Exposure							x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Bending (Stooping)	x			x
Sitting		x				x
Walking	x			x
Climbing Stairs		x				x
Climbing Ladders	x				x
Standing	x			x
Kneeling		x				x
Squatting (Crouching)		x				x
Twisting/Turning	x				x
Keyboard/Computer Operation	x					x
Gross Grasp	x				x
Fine Finger Manipulation	x				x
Hand/Arm Coordination	x			x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)	x		15#
Carry	x			10#	35#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients							x
Seeing Near w/Acuity	x		x
Feeling (Sensation)		x				x
Color Vision	x				x
Hearing Clearly	x		x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead	x				x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level	x				x
Reaching Forward	x			x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle	10#				x
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle	###			10#	35#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder	###			10#	35#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead	###					15#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.