Housekeeping Technician Jobs

Working Title: Housekeeping Technician
Approved By: SVH Chief Operating Officer
Created Date: 04/01/2022
Revised Date: 07/01/2023
Salary Range: $18.00-$21.00, Hourly
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time
Exemption Status: FLSA Non-exempt
Benefits: Night and Weekend Shift Differential available, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, 403(b) Retirement Program,
Life Insurance Plans, Worker Compensation, and Voluntary Benefits.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for preventing the spread of infection and providing a clean, safe, aseptic, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Housekeeping Technicians routinely clean and disinfect all areas of the clinic, including patient rooms, front office area, laboratory area, waiting areas, public and employee restrooms, downstairs apartment, break room/kitchen areas, downstairs business, shower area, and storerooms when needed. This position is also responsible for the disposal of garbage and medical waste following St Vincent Health policies and procedures. Housekeeping Technicians may be required to perform tasks which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination. The Housekeeping Technician must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disinfecting, and disposing or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with St. Vincent policies and procedures. Housekeeping Technicians are also responsible for floor care including dust mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing. In addition to cleaning, Housekeeping Technicians are responsible for quality control of incoming clean linen, the stocking of linen where needed, the cleaning and stocking of all housekeeping closets, and all upkeep of housekeeping equipment.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED, required.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred, but not required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Not Applicable.

OTHER SKILLS

• Positive “Can-do” attitude.

POSITION DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
Environmental Services Operations

• Perform floor maintenance vacuuming, dust mopping, scrubbing, buffing, stripping and waxing in all areas of the clinic.
• Perform terminal cleans in all areas of the clinic according to established procedures.
• Empty and transport soiled linen to appropriate locations.
• Maintain adequate stock of cleaning chemicals, supplies and equipment. Report to Department Leader any items needed.
• Respond to questions and request from patients, staff, and visitors, and provide excellent customer service.
• Empty biohazard receptacles, replace liner/bin, and transport to appropriate location.
• Properly use all chemicals using established procedures.
• Clean and disinfect all surfaces including “high touch” areas throughout the clinic using established procedures.
• Adhere to St Vincent Health infection prevention practices and standards, including biohazard waste handling, PPE standards, hand washing techniques, and standard or isolation precautions.
• Empty all trash, replace liners, and transport to appropriate locations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including EVS closets, carts, mop buckets, and trash cans used.
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in as necessary or designated.
• Perform a variety of assigned routine cleaning tasks, including but not limited to, collecting and removing trash, cleaning and disinfecting ALL surfaces, dusting, dust mopping, disinfecting, and cleaning of assigned areas in a timely manner. Assigned areas will routinely include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, front office area, laboratory area, waiting areas, public and employee restrooms, downstairs apartment, break room/kitchen areas, downstairs business, shower area, and storerooms.
• Dispose of sharps containers according to policies and procedures.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES AND ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS
AS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB:

• COMPLIANCE WITH ALL HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING INFLUENZA VACCINE AND OTHER VACCINATIONS AS REQUIRED BY POLICY.
• ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
• ANNUAL HOSPITAL & JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS COMPETENCIES

POSITION (MINIMUM) REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
Position Title: Housekeeping Technician
OTHER SKILLS

• Customer Relations
• Organizational
• Typing, Clerical Competence
• Grammar/Spelling
• Computer: EMR, Outlook, Word
• Interpersonal
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Other (specify): N/A
• Follow verbal instructions
• Verbal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medium Work - (Exert up to 50# force occasionally, and/or up to 20# frequently, and/or up to 10# constantly)Sedentary work - (prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10# force)

Evaluate the requirements and activity percentage in time for this position based on the following:
1 - Not at all (0%), 2 - Occasionally (1-33%), 3 - Frequently (34-66%), 4 - Continuously (67-100%)
1 Climbing
3 Bending
3 Crouching
3 Squatting
1 Crawling
2 Kneeling
2 Balancing
3 Reaching above head
3 Reaching above shoulder
3 Twisting at waist
3 Push/pull
3 Lift/carry
3 Lift from floor level up
3 Lift from waist level up
MENTAL/ EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manages stress appropriately
• Works independently
• Manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Makes decisions under pressure
• Handles multiple priorities

HAZARDS

• Ability to see
• Exposure to x-ray/Electromagnetic radiation
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Exposure to toxic/ caustic chemicals
• Hear alarms/telephones/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Exposure to electrical shock
• Exposure to dust/ fumes/gasses
• Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Exposure to communicable disease
• CRT (Computer monitor)
• Have good manual dexterity

Minimum requirements of this position require individual to:

• Sit for varies hour(s) p/day
• Distinguish colors
• Stand for varies hour(s) p/day
• Walk for varies hour(s) p/day

List Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that may be used in this position:

• Mask
• Gloves
• Face Shield/Goggles
• Gown
• Aprons
• Respirator, including N95 or PAPR

Other (specify): N/A
LIST OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED AS A REQUIREMENT:
None, although St. Vincent Health reserves the right to amend, add, or delete any preferred knowledge, skills, or abilities related to this position in its sole discretion and at any time.
LIST OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED AS A REQUIREMENT:
None, although St. Vincent Health reserves the right to amend, add, or delete any required knowledge, skills, or abilities related to this position in its sole discretion and at any time.
I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all the essential functions of this position.
Employee Signature: __________________________ Date: _________
St. Vincent Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, St. Vincent Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.