Position Overview:
The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and infection control of environmental surfaces in assigned areas. The position helps assure a safe sanitary and pleasant environment for patients staff and visitors of MRHC. Maintains documentation for regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates positive support for Departmental and Hospital Mission and Goal requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Clean and maintain infection control standards of environmental surfaces of assigned areas. Provide specialty terminal project and checkout cleaning as required. Chemical and waste handling is according to department procedures manufacturer directions and general safety practices. Promotes and supports all Team Mercy standards of quality customer service. Promotes continuous quality improvement in operations and in job performance.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent and/or trade school training preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Job experience and job history supporting the essential job function requirements preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to perform job requirements with minimal supervision. Demonstrated skill area abilities. Demonstrated "team player" performance. Able to reason and work under pressure. Able to follow written and oral directions to an understanding level such that the hazards presented from the chemical waste and infection control exposures are understood.
