Hskp Worker at Thomas Memorial-HRIS – South Charleston, West Virginia

Hskp Worker

JOB SUMMARY

• To maintain the hospital environment to the highest degree of cleanliness by performing all cleaning activity within an assigned area in an efficient manner which optimizes favorable patient outcomes and minimizes harm. Employee will possess a high degree of motivation and initiative, able to readily accept responsibility for special projects.

EDUCATION

• N/A

LICENSURE

• N/A

EXPERIENCE

• Preference will be given to individuals who have knowledge and experience in hospital housekeeping.

CERTIFICATION

• N/A

COMPUTER/TYPING/MATH SKILLS

• N/A

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form to health care professionals and patients of all ages.
• Must have the ability to solve practical problems.
• Must understand the unique characteristics of patients in various age groups which would affect cleaning in some areas of the Hospital.
• Must be able to read or comprehend assignments, labels, and MSDS; must be able to write and/or communicate effectively.

HOURS OF WORK

• Must be able to work scheduled hours as dictated by business needs including flexing up and down to volume demand.

POPULATION SERVED

• Applicable Populations Served for this Position - None Applicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure is Rare, Frequent, Continual or Not Applicable
  • Toxic/Caustic Chemicals or Detergents - Continual
  • Extreme Conditions, Hot or Cold - Frequent
  • Dust/Fumes/Gasses - Rare
  • Moving Mechanical Parts - Rare
  • Potential Electric Shock - Rare
  • X-Ray or Other Electromagnetic Energy - Rare
  • High Pitched Noises - Rare
  • Needles or Other Sharp Objects - Rare
  • Blood or Body Fluids Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) - Frequent
  • Communicable Disesase (Tuberculosis, Meningitis, etc) - Rare
  • Unprotected Heights - Rare
  • CRT (Computer) Monitor - Rare
  • Frequent Repetitive Motions - Frequent

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Use is Rare, Frequent, Continual, or Not Required
  • Respirator; Breathing Equipment - Rare
  • Eye Protection - Frequent
  • Head Covering - Rare
  • Hearing Protection - Rare
  • Hand Protection - Continual
  • Body Protection - Frequent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.