Housekeeper - Vernal, PRN

Job Summary

Cleans all areas of the facility by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:


• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Housekeeping Department.


• Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, patient care units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, restrooms, offices, and all other areas within UBH campus.


• Performs discharge cleaning according to policy.


• Demonstrates ability to use and maintain cleaning equipment properly.


• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.


• Introduces self to patients, families, and visitors as appropriate.


• Handles regular and hazardous waste appropriately.


• Cleans and stocks housekeeping carts and closets at end of shift.


• Observes safety and security precautions including reporting safety hazards to supervisors.

Professional Requirements

• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.


• Excellent attendance record.


• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.


• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.


• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.


• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.


• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.


• Completes all work assignments in a timely manner.


• Attends staff meetings regularly or reads and reports to the manager all staff memos concerning work.


• Actively participates in the department's continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.


• Complies with infection control practices by following universal and isolation precautions, and the dress and hygiene code, for short natural fingernails and limiting wearing multiple rings.


• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.


• Uses the computerized punch time system correctly, has minimal missed punches.


• EXTRA EFFORT PERFORMANCE


• Willing to work alternate/rotating shifts as needed.


• Promotes good teamwork by helping co-workers.


• Exhibits a positive attitude; being optimistic, encouraging, and helpful to team members, and avoiding negativity with others.


• Maintains and submits CQI records in a timely manner.

Uintah Basin Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer including disabilities/Vets