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HOUSEKEEPER - 2ND SHIFT

INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM INC, Butler, PA, United States


Housekeeper - 2nd Shift

Job Category: Maintenance/Engineering
Location: Butler Hospital / Butler Twp. Butler, PA 16001, USA
Job Details
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 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.
Follows direction from the charge person.
Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age.
Good organizational skills, independent thinking skills, and sound judgment.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Excellent communication and customer services skills.
License, Certification & Clearances
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
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 Independence Health System locations.
AAP/EEO
Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart b
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
Extreme Cold
Heights
Confined Spaces
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
Mechanical Hazards
Use of Vibrating Tools
Operates Vehicle
Operates Heavy Equipment
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
Rotates All Shifts
8 Hours Shifts
10-12 Hours Shifts
On-Call
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)
Travel Between Sites
Direct Patient Care
Respirator Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Head Protection (hard hat)
Hearing Protection
Hand Protection
Feet, Toe Protection
Body Protection
Latex Exposure
Solvent Exposure
Paint (direct use) Exposure
Dust (sanding) Exposure
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
Mist Exposure
Wax Stripper (direct use)
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Laser Exposure
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)
Sitting
Walking
Climbing Stairs
Climbing Ladders
Standing
Kneeling
Squatting (Crouching)
Twisting/Turning
Keyboard/Computer Operation
Gross Grasp
Fine Finger Manipulation
Hand/Arm Coordination
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
Carry
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
Seeing Near w/Acuity
Feeling (Sensation)
Color Vision
Hearing Clearly
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Reaching Forward
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead