Job Description: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
POSITION SHIFT: Evenings
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time
REQ_NUM: 07-35873
Hours Per Week 37.5
Holidays Required? Yes
Job Category: Housekeeping
Location: Galloway
Weekends Required? Yes
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining patient rooms and general areas according to established departmental practices and standards. The Housekeeper supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service to co-workers, patients and visitors.
The Housekeeper cleans patient rooms and general areas, makes beds, removes trash and linen in occupied and unoccupied rooms in accordance with departmental procedures. The Housekeeper performs cycle cleaning and furniture placement as directed.
Through effective communication and cooperative teamwork, the Housekeeper provides assistance to supervisors and co-workers as necessary. The Housekeeper responds to patient and visitor inquiries in a courteous manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Ability to read, write, and speak English is required. High School Diploma preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience helpful, but not required.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
Physical demands include but are not limited to excessive walking, standing, and lifting up to approximately 50 lbs. The department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor and takes direction from the Lead Housekeeper.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
