Housekeeper

Job Details: Job Location: Cass Regional Medical Center - Harrisonville, MO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Swing, Schedule: Primary Shift: 3pm to 11:30pm during regular weekdays, 12pm to 8:30pm on every other weekend, some holidays. Shift time could vary based on department needs. Areas of tasks: Removing trash & linen, bio waste throughout facility, conference setups, patient room discharge cleaning, daily room cleaning, emergency room cleaning, terminal cleaning of surgical suites, utilizing floor scrubbers, burnishers/buffers, hanging & replacing curtains, stocking supplies, stocking linen as needed and other department tasks as needed. Physical Demands: Work inside facility 95% or more. Frequent daily lifting/carrying of objects/Furniture/items in the range of 10 lbs. to 100 lbs. Standing on ladders/step stools. Performing daily repetitive tasks with minimal supervision.  Primary Purpose: To clean assigned areas of the hospital and to maintain the hospital in a sanitary, orderly and attractive condition.                                       Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:  No formal responsibility.The policies associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities are set by others.                                           Routine Decision Making: Makes decisions on areas that need cleaning in the absence of the Environmental Services Manager.                                            Formal Supervisory Responsibility: No formal supervisory responsibility.                                               Required Knowledge: Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines; knowledge of waste and infectious waste and chemicals; knowledge of proper use of personal protective equipment.                  Unusual Working Conditions: Working with chemicals; risk of blood, body fluid contamination.                   Qualifications: Education and Certification/ Registration Required for the Position: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. High school education or equivalent preferred.       Required Knowledge: Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines; knowledge of waste and infectious waste and chemicals; knowledge of proper use of personal protective equipment