KETCHIKAN INDIAN COMMUNITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Housekeeper
Reviewed by:
Department:
Housekeeping
Supervisor
February 08
Reports to:
Housekeeping Supervisor
HR Director
February 08
Status:
 Exempt
 Non-exempt
Approved by:
Job Titles Supervised:
Not Applicable
General Mgr.
February 08
Indian Preference: In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, application for the position
must include verification of Indian blood.
PURPOSE
Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and
provide employees with the employer’s expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The
duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a
reasonable assignment for the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or
contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
JOB SUMMARY
Accomplishes department objectives by maintaining sanitary, orderly, and attractive work environment
in each facility; maintaining a thorough understanding of AAAHC Standards, State, and Federal
regulations.
ESSENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER JOB FUNCTIONS:
General Ambulatory Clinic Housekeeping Duties
 Cleans Clinic public areas, patient waiting room, offices, exam/treatment rooms, lavatories, staff
room, hallways, and conference rooms;
 General cleaning includes but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, washing
carpets/floors/windows/handrails/doorknobs;
 Provides limited custodial services to the Locum Tenen housing, including pickup and
replacement of linens and furnishings;
 All refuse, trash, and garbage shall be collected and removed from facility(s);
 Biohazard waste will be disposed of in appropriate manner by clinic staff;
 All glass doors and windows will be cleaned as needed;
 Provide assistance to other staff from as time allows including supply/equipment delivery and
other duties that support the KIC mission;
 Prior to Clinic opening, cleans Medical Records, Reception area, Conference Room, and
Medical Director’s office;
 Each workday morning, Pharmacy will be cleaned after Pharmacy staff arrival per security
regulations as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Pharmacist must be present, no exception. Employee will not enter vacant area at any time.
Floors will be damp mopped as appropriate.
Waste containers will be emptied and new liners placed.
All horizontal surfaces will be cleaned and chromium will be polished.
Sink area will be cleaned and disinfected.
Paper towel and soap dispensers will be cleaned and filled
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Ketchikan Indian Community
Housekeeper
Job Description
General Non-Medical Housekeeping Duties
 Cleans public areas, waiting room, offices, lavatories, staff room, hallways, and conference
rooms;
 General cleaning includes but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, washing
carpets/windows/floors/handrails/doorknobs;
 Provides limited custodial services to the Locum Tenen housing, including pickup and
replacement of linens and furnishings;
 All refuse, trash, and garbage shall be collected and removed from facility(s);
 All glass doors and windows will be cleaned as needed;
 Provide assistance to other staff from as time allows including supply/equipment delivery and
other duties that support the KIC mission.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Knowledge of appropriate use and application of cleaning solutions and solvents;
 Knowledge of infection control regulations;
 Knowledge and ability to carry out rules of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act;
 Ability to handle weights and loads;
 Ability and dexterity to use equipment safely.
 Ability to communicate professionally over the telephone and in person in a positive and clear
manner;
 Ability to manage simultaneously multiple tasks, including telephone, computer operations and
in-person visits;
 Ability to be flexible in order to perform at the highest level as a team player;
 Ability to utilize maximum degree of professionalism and diplomacy with those who may be
experiencing a high degree of stress both mentally and/or physically;
 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and able to prioritize assignments;
 Ability to maintain confidentiality of all Clinic operations and staff;
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Must be able to hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to use hands to finger,
handle, or operate objects tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch; and taste or smell. Each of the listed activities also requires standing, sitting, walking, bending,
and stooping, climbing on stools and ladders, and routinely lifting and carrying items and boxes up to
forty (40) pounds. Use chemical disinfectants when necessary, and handle hazardous waste
appropriately.
LICENSES
Must possess a current State of Alaska driver's license with a record acceptable to KIC’s Insurance
carrier.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required. Minimum six months experience in basic housekeeping and
cleaning, use of disinfectants, and hazardous waste handling required.
Any combination of related education and/or related experience will be considered if the candidate
posses the demonstrated ability.
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Housekeeper
Job Description
WORKING CONDITIONS
Administrative
Work is performed in a small office with limited storage, filing and workspace. People asking
questions/directions frequently interrupt incumbent. Some work is performed in conference rooms and
at photocopy/fax machine.
Housekeeping
Work is performed in various clinic/non-clinic atmospheres and environments.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The environment involves the usual risks and stress of an office environment within an ambulatory
health care facility. The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases. Safety precautions for
employees such as blood drawing for screening of various diseases such as hepatitis, required
immunizations, etc. are necessary.
Must be able to pass a pre-hire drug screen
Full background check required
Native Preference in accordance with P.L. 93-638
Applications to:
KETCHIKAN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Attn: Human Resources
2960 Tongass Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Fax: 1-800-757-7040
Closing date:
Open Until Filled
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