Housekeeper Jobs

Job Summary

This position is accountable for ensuring that the facility is clean, comfortable, safe, sanitary and conducive to the delivery of quality patient care. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $ 23.00

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One to three (1-3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate clear oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work.

Minimum Standards

• Mock Code Blue (min. 2 per year if applicable)
• Flu Vaccine
• PPD/TB Screen
• Compliance Training
• Annual Competencies
• License/Certifications

Essential Functions

• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• End of day terminal cleaning.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Observes safety precautions at all times.
• Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, and clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Housekeeping Department.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Cleans and prepares beds and gurneys.

Physical Demands

• Ability to Adjust Focus- (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Peripheral Vision- (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel- 1/3 to 1/2 of time
• Lift up to 50 pounds- up to 1/3 of time
• Lift up to 10 pounds- 2/3 and more of time
• Lift up to 25 pounds- 1/3 to 1/2 of time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl- 2/3 and more of time
• Stand- 2/3 and more of time
• Walk- 2/3 and more of time
• Push/Pull- 1/3 to 1/2 of time
• Close Vision- (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Talk or hear- 2/3 and more of time
• Lift more than 100 pounds- up to 1/3 of time with assistance
• Reach with hands and arms- 2/3 and more of time
• Sit- up to 1/3 of time

Work Environment

• Body fluid exposure- Yes
• Hearing- Ability to hear patient call
• Risk of electrical shock- up to 1/3 of time
• Grasping: firm/heavy- Both (5-6 hours)
• Outdoor weather conditions- 1/3 to 1/2 of time
• Fine Dexterity- Both (3-4 hours)
• Repetitive use of hands- Both (5-6 hours)
• Grasping: simple/light - Both (5-6 hours)
• Typical noise level- Moderate Noise
• Hearing- Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff
• Hearing- Ability to hear alarms on equipment

Fresno Surgical Hospital complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.