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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Nights
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary:
The Housekeeper II is responsible for performing a wide range of specialized and routine cleaning duties to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the hospital. This role involves cleaning patient rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, and other critical areas requiring a higher standard of cleanliness and infection control. The Housekeeper II is expected to have a strong understanding of hospital cleaning protocols, handle more complex housekeeping tasks, and assist in training and mentoring less experienced staff.
Preferred Licensure/Education:
Required Experience:
Physical ability to perform tasks that involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.Preferred Experience:
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in housekeeping or environmental services, preferably in a healthcare setting.Knowledge of advanced cleaning techniques, infection control practices, and the safe handling of cleaning chemicals.Ability to operate and maintain specialized cleaning equipment and perform floor care tasks.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, including isolation rooms, operating rooms, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and other critical areas following established cleaning protocols and infection control guidelines.Operate and maintain various cleaning equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, floor buffers, carpet extractors, and steam cleaners.Perform advanced cleaning procedures, including terminal cleaning, deep cleaning of patient care areas, and specialized floor care tasks such as stripping, waxing, and buffing.Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces, including bed rails, light switches, door handles, and medical equipment, to prevent the spread of infection.Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous waste, sharps, and other regulated medical waste materials.Respond to emergency cleaning situations, such as spills or patient discharges, promptly and effectively to ensure patient safety.Replenish supplies, such as soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand sanitizers in patient care areas, restrooms, and common areas.Conduct inspections of cleaned areas to ensure they meet hospital standards and report any maintenance needs or safety hazards to the supervisor.Assist in training and mentoring Housekeeper I staff and new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.Maintain accurate records of cleaning tasks, supply usage, and equipment maintenance in compliance with department policies.Participate in continuing education and training sessions to stay current with best practices, safety regulations, and infection control standards.Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets
Video Display Terminals: None
Blood and Body Fluids: Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids during cleaning procedures.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Occasional exposure to TB or airborne pathogens during cleaning procedures.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with supervisor and patients.
Vision: Ability to see soiled carpet, digital pager messages, assignments, etc..
Smell: Ability to detect foul odors, helpful to note presence of electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Ability to hear alarms, voice pager messages.
Touch: Ability to feel heat or cold with hands.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week:40
Shift:Varies
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 0%
Twist: 6%
Stand: 33%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 33%
Kneel: 5%
Lift: 6%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 10%
Climb: 2%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 60 lbs: Occasonally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Putting away supplies, sometimes overhead. Mops and brooms - carried 10', knee high; vacuums - carried 1', ankle high; chairs (35#) carried 10', waist high.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 0
Twist: 18
Stand: 130
Crawl: 0
Walk: 155
Kneel: 15
Lift: 22
Drive: 0
Squat: 20
Climb: 9
Bend: 30
Reach above shoulders: 10
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: 50-200#
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Wringing out cloths.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: 50 lbs of pressure - vacuum, locking carts
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical - Vacuums, floor equipment, cleaning supplies/other chemicals
Protective Clothing Required: Goggles and gloves