About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Housekeeper I
Position Summary: Maintains cleanliness of hospital facilities following hospital, departmental, and regulatory agency requirements. Responsible for providing a safe, sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Cleans and restocks all assigned areas according to departmental standards and guidelines.
2. Disposes of trash, biomedical and solid waste materials to appropriate disposal areas.
3. Prepares patient rooms for occupancy after patients are discharged.
4. Replaces supplies as needed.
5. Alerts supervisor of potential problems and safety hazards.
6. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Lead Duties and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role):
1. Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
2. Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
3. Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
4. Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
5. Orients and/or trains new staff.
6. Problem solving capabilities.
7. Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
8. Workflow/distribution of work.
9. Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
· Six months housekeeping or maintenance experience.
· High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, procedures and standards.
- Ability to accurately and legibly complete required work assignment forms.
- Ability to follows instructions and completes all assignments in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of safety procedures regarding disposal of biohazardous wastes and other trash according to departmental procedures.
- Knowledge of safety procedures regarding lifting and transferring equipment, supplies and furniture.
- Ability to use assigned equipment in a safe and careful manner.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
