Housekeeper-1

Housekeeper

The Housekeeper cleans and services the Hospital to ensure the safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and employees, and of patients' recovery by helping provide a clean, attractive, and safe environment. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions :

• Cleans all patient rooms and ancillary areas in assigned area using Hospital approved processes and procedures.
• Cleans patient rooms immediately upon patient discharge from the Hospital.
• Vacuums and cleans upholstered furniture and carpeted areas.
• Replaces all soiled window draperies, moves furniture and other equipment as directed. Spot cleans and washes walls.
• Cleans light fixtures, vents, and other apertures. Cleans window frames, door frames, televisions and other high dusting using ladder when necessary.
• Collects soiled linen from all patient areas and distributes the clean linen and hospital gowns back to the appropriate unit.
• Assists in maintaining floors by proper cleaning techniques which include stripping, waxing, buffing, as needed.
• Collects waste from all areas of hospital, sanitizes garbage cans, and properly disposes of waste and bio-waste if necessary.
• Strictly adheres to Hospital policies and procedures regarding use of hazardous materials and exposure to body substances and utilizes / wears required protective equipment and / or clothing.
• Takes daily inventory of supplies and cleans and inspects equipment for any repairs or replacements. Notifies administration of equipment repairs.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift :