Job Description - Housekeeper - Outpatient Clinics (7458-2128) **Job Description**

Housekeeper - Outpatient Clinics - 7458-2128 Twin County Physician Practice **Description**

JOB SUMMARY

To clean and disinfect specified areas within the hospital according to established procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

**Minimum Education** High school diploma or equivalent required. Industrial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to travel to off-site locations as needed. Ability to work split shifts, early mornings and late evenings.

**Required Skills** Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department. Ability to problem-solve and handle stress in a positive manner. Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and all hospital departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Possess knowledge of JCAHO standards applicable to Housekeeping. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding any patient information. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and pleasant hospital environment. Must have knowledge of, and be capable of handling regulated medical waste. Isolation room cleaning. Maintain a clean cart. Keep records of discharge cleaning. Assist on all hospital floors and off-site locations as needed. Committed to demonstrating the following behaviors that shows that the healthcare team at Twin County Regional Healthcare CARES about our patients/families/physicians and each other: Commit to a culture of safety and service. Act as a team with others. Respond to others needs. Engage others in a meaningful way. Seek ways to positively influence others.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Work requires physical ability as walking, standing, sitting, moving intermittently throughout the day. Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds. Must be able to climb a ladder. Stair climbing required. Unpleasant and mal odors are part of the daily scenario. Sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming and dusting. Risk of exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials. Reading and writing required regularly to follow job description.

**Qualifications**

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Virginia-Galax **Schedule**

Full-time Work Schedule Day shift, 7-10 hr/shift, rotate weekends