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The Housekeeper performs duties and responsibilities under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor. He/she utilizes aseptic techniques and procedures by use of specialized equipment for cleaning and upkeep of delivery rooms, intensive care areas, operating and recovery rooms, and other assigned areas of the Hospital. Performs laundry duties utilizing aseptic techniques and procedures, including ironing and folding clean laundry. Performs washwheel duties in a safe and efficient manner through use of heavy-duty washwheel equipment specially designed for hospital use.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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High school education.

EXPERIENCE:

1.

Previous housekeeping / laundry experience in a hospital setting preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1.

Attends all inservice hospital training programs and departmental sessions as scheduled.

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Participates in patient safety training and patient protection, including the needs and methods to report medical/healthcare errors and/or abuse.

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Performs all HOUSEKEEPING duties and responsibilities according to established policies and procedures as assigned.

4.

Performs all LAUNDRY duties and responsibilities according to established policies and procedures as assigned.

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Performs all WASHWHEEL OPERATOR duties and responsibilities according to established policies and procedures as assigned.

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Reports immediately to the Services Director/Supervisor any equipment malfunction or safety issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues, and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.

Ability to proficiently and safely operate various industrial cleaning / laundry equipment.

2.

Ability to adjust daily work schedule to meet established priorities.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center:

612 RMH Environmental Services

Address:

800 Wheeling Avenue

Glen Dale

West Virginia