What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOUSEKEEPER-KNOX CO position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Overview
Cleans walls, lights, fixtures, and furniture in all assigned areas of the hospital to maintain an aseptic environment and prevent healthcare-associated infection using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals. Cleans, waxes, extracts, and maintains floors, carpeting, and stairwells and assists with heavy cleaning throughout the hospital.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Requires the ability to read and follow instructions.
- Equivalent to two years of high school preferred
Minimum Work Experience:
- Up to one month to become proficient in all aspects of the position.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- To operate all cleaning equipment in a safe proficient manner that does not cause damage. To work and interact with patients, staff, and visitors to create and maintain an environment conductive.
- Required to comply with OSHA regulations for the N95 respirator training and fit testing. Must be compliant at the beginning of each scheduled work shift.
- Adheres to infection control policies and guidelines appropriate for their work area. Hand hygiene and PPE requirements followed when appropriate.
