Housekeeping Aid

About the position

This position is located in the Housekeeping Department at the Claremore Indian Hospital within the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Services. This department is responsible for all housekeeping functions generated from activity within the hospital and clinics. Housekeeping is called to clean biohazardous spills occurring inside/outside the hospital. Flexibility with duties will be necessary as needs arise. Performs a full range of housekeeping/custodial cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes floor surfaces (patient rooms, in and out patient areas, Emergency Department, restrooms, hallways) throughout specified hospital/clinic area by use of chemicals, microfiber mops, machines (floor machines, vacuums).
• Strips and waxes and also buffs hard floor surfaces, (such as vinyl tiling and all types of flooring) on a scheduled basis by using the floor scrubbing and buffing machines.
• Collects all general waste from waste receptacles throughout specified hospital, clinics, and office areas, including infectious wastes. These waste and bio material are stored in the appropriate area outside the hospital complex for pick-up by contracted refuse hauling services.
• Practices all safety, infection control, and security regulations that are applicable at the facility and are in accordance with the Housekeeping Policy and Procedures.
• Operates, cleans maintains, and stores all power equipment and associated materials in the proper manner. Reports defective floor cleaning equipment and supplies to the supervisor or shift leader.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
• Physical effort: Moving heavy hospital furniture, equipment, patients, climbing ladders and materials. Stooping, stretching, bending, crawling and kneeling are frequently required to complete housekeeping work. Subject to lifting 50 pounds plus on occasional basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.