Housekeeper

Summary :

To maintain a clean, safe and sanitary environment and prevent healthcare-associated infections using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals in all areas of the facility for patients, staff, and community.

Demonstrates positive customer relations as well as having a good knowledge of where all departments and services are located.

Works with patients, families, departmental co-workers, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, physicians, and the general public.

The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities :

Cleans and sanitizes patient care areas, inpatient rooms, bathrooms, halls, departments, offices, and other areas of the hospital while following proper policies and procedures, with special attention to infection control practices.

Cleans and maintains equipment at the end of shift.

2.Uses appropriate chemicals and techniques when washing and cleaning. Sanitizes, washes and polishes sinks, commodes, fixtures, tubs, and showers.

Checks and cleans mirrors, soap dispensers, water pipes, and exterior surfaces.

3. Cleans assigned areas daily. Cleans edges and baseboards removing any buildup. Dusts furniture, ledges, and tables. Empties, washes, and relines wastebaskets.

Spot washes walls and windows.

4. Performs periodic cleaning of high ledges, ceilings, light fixtures, and vents. Cleans doors and parts of showers and commodes that may be subject to mineral deposit.

5. Checks and stocks supplies in areas such as paper towels, soap, and toilet paper.

6. Cleans floors in inpatient and non-patient areas daily by removing debris and dust. Dry and damp mop, as well as vacuum, floors daily.

May also spot clean stains. Completes floor care to include buffing, shampooing, stripping, and waxing.

7. Removal of trash from areas and dispose of in the proper receptacle. Biohazard waste is also removed from areas and placed in the Bio Shed.

8. Delivers clean linen as well as removes soiled linens from areas and puts in proper area.

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other information : Job Requirements :

Job Requirements :

The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION :

GED or High School Diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

1 year of previous experience in field preferred.

SKILLS :

Language Skills Ability to read, write, speak, and understandthe English language required.