HOUSEKEEPER

VACANCY ANN#:    STOI-25-056
TITLE:                          HOUSEKEEPER - HEALTHCARE
DEPARTMENT:         DCWMHC
SUPERVISOR:           FACILITIES MANAGER
LOCATION:                WELLPINIT, WA
STATUS:                     NON-EXEMPT, FULL-TIME
RATE OF PAY:           $18 .25 - $20.85 PER HOUR/ DOE
OPENING DATE:      MAY 14, 2025
CLOSING DATE:      MAY 28, 2025

INTRODUCTION: 

This position is located at the David C. Wynecoop Memorial Health Center, Wellpinit, Washington. Duties are required to be performed in and around the health center. The purpose of this position is to maintain the cleanliness of an assigned work area in the David C. Wynecoop Health Center; and to perform related work as required. This is characterized by the responsibility to independently perform housekeeping services within assigned areas of the David C. Wynecoop Health Center. 

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing routine housekeeping duties such as cleaning a small building or a specified area in a large building. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

•    Cleans and disinfects patient care areas, restroom fixtures, drinking fountains, clinic/patient care furniture/equipment, windows, doors, and screens, blinds, walls, light fixtures, mirrors, using a variety of cleaning agents and equipment.
•    Collects and transports infectious waste and disposes of waste in locked regulated bins.
•    Cleans rooms and patient bodily fluid spills using infection control techniques.
•    Assists in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the patient.
•    Displays a positive and caring attitude toward patients and visitors.
•    Replenishes lavatory supplies and cleaning materials.
•    Cares for and cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, stripping, sealing, waxing, and buffing floor areas.
•    Ensures public safety in work areas by posting notices, roping off areas to passage or other such methods.
•    Vacuums, shampoos, spot cleans and/or deep steam cleans carpets and upholstered furniture; moves furniture incidental to cleaning activities.
•    Dust, polishes and cleans desks, tables, shelves, cabinets, woodwork and other furniture including metal.
•    Cleans and disinfects ice machines, food preparation equipment and clinical equipment.
•    Collects and disposes of recycled materials, medical waste and/or trash.
•    Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
•    Replaces draperies and curtains as needed
•    Keeps workstation, utility or storage rooms, and equipment clean and in orderly condition.
•    Prepares work activity logs and initiates requests to replenish supplies.
•    Cleans entrance ways and public use areas outside buildings and other such activities.
•    Turns out lights, locks doors, and windows.
•    Arrange rooms for activities, workers and others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•    General custodial and hospital/healthcare housekeeping techniques
•    Mixing and use of cleaning solutions and agents
•    Medical waste disposal practices and policies
•    Materials, methods, and equipment used in housekeeping and custodial services
•    Hazards, accident prevention, and safety practices for housekeeping and custodial work
•    Working knowledge of cleanliness and sanitary standards required within hospitals and healthcare facilities
•    Customer service objectives and strategies
•    Telephone, office, and online etiquette

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•    High School Diploma/GED
•    Three (3) months of verifiable paid housekeeping and/or custodial experience in a hospital, health care facility, or commercial or business setting preferred.

In accordance with the requirement of the health center manual, Employees of this position, as a condition of employment, must document immunity to Rubella & Measles. Influenza vaccine is recommended for all health workers in contact with patients.

The employee must be suitable for employment in your position as determined by fingerprint check results and appropriate background Investigation. An employee found not suitable after hire will be removed from this position.

*Tribal Preference Policy: In accordance with the Spokane Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance Tribal Preference will be observed in hiring. 

*Veteran’s Preference: It shall be the policy of the Spokane Tribe to provide preference in hiring to qualified applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces with honor and under honorable conditions.

Contact: Donnie Lebret
E-mail:  [email protected]  Phone: 509-258-4517  ext.767
Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No Later Than 4:30 P.M. On The Closing Date
The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Tribal Preference Policy
All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation