Job Description

HIGH SCHOOL INTERN, HOUSEKEEPER

Job Category: NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

Requisition Number: HIGHS022496

Posted: April 21, 2025

Part-Time

On-site

Butler Hospital / Butler Twp., Butler, PA 16001, USA

Job Details

Description

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans and services any assigned hospital area/facility.
• Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
• Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials, etc.
• Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness
• Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps
• Collects and transports regulated & non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to soiled utility rooms in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines.
• Containers/Liners secured and placed in upright position to prevent spillage
• Waste holding areas are cleaned daily.
• Obtains, utilizes and replenishes supplies in a cost-effective manner according to hospital/department procedure
• Accurately records supplies taken/removed on department inventory form.
• Records accurate data on all work-related forms
• Communicates on form as to status of task, verbally to shift charge person.
• Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
• Moves furniture including, but not limited to beds, chairs, gurneys in patient areas.
• Follow directions from the charge person.
• Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience (please add any additional requirements)

• Current enrollment in a high school or GED Program. Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Flexible, team player, good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience (please add any additional requirements)

• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances (please add any additional requirements)

• Worker's permit issued by local high school district
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential - Absolute Necessity. Marginal - Minimal Necessity. Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Extreme Heat x

Extreme Cold x

Heights x

Confined Spaces x

Extreme Noise(>85dB) x

Mechanical Hazards x

Use of Vibrating Tools x

Operates Vehicle (company) x

Operates Heavy Equipment x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x

Rotates All Shifts x x

8 Hours Shifts x

10-12 Hours Shifts x

On-Call x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) x

Travel Between Sites x

Direct Patient Care x

Respirator Protective Equipment x x

Eye Protection x x

Head Protection (hard hat) x

Hearing Protection x

Hand Protection x x

Feet, Toe Protection x x

Body Protection x x

Latex Exposure x x

Solvent Exposure x x

Paint (direct use) Exposure x

Dust (sanding) Exposure x x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure x x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x x

Mist Exposure x

Wax Stripper (direct use) x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure x

Laser Exposure x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential - Absolute Necessity. Marginal - Minimal Necessity. Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Bending (Stooping) x x

Sitting x x

Walking x x

Climbing Stairs x x

Climbing Ladders x x

Standing x x

Kneeling x x

Squatting (Crouching) x x

Twisting/Turning x x

Keyboard/Computer Operation x x

Gross Grasp x x

Fine Finger Manipulation x x

Hand/Arm Coordination x x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) x 15#

Carry x 10# 30#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients x

Seeing Near w/Acuity x x

Feeling (Sensation) x x

Color Vision x x

Hearing Clearly x x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead x x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level x x

Reaching Forward x x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle x 10#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle x 10# 30#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder x 10# 30#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead x 15#

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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