Housekeeper, Healthcare

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Housekeeper will provide cleaning services for the entire building and backup maintenance functions.

• Assembles cleaning materials and supplies from the supply room and transports to the designated housekeeping closets.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease.
• Spot clean carpeting and upholstered furniture as needed.
• Clean patient waiting areas by rearranging seating, straightening up nooks and magazines, vacuuming carpeted floors.
• Uses damp, disinfectant treated cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust window sills, blinds, floors, furniture and equipment.
• Scour and polish sinks, mirrors, chrome finishes and similar equipment.
• Replenishes supplies of soaps, towels and other dispensable items.
• Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions observed to the Facilities Manager.
• Washes walls, windows, light fixtures and vents using water and cleaning solutions.
• Empty and disposal of trash to designated area, washes wastebaskets and relines with plastic liners.
• Maybe be called upon to wash outside windows, removal of snow, distribution of incoming supplies and assist with moving heavy equipment or furniture.
• Performs other duties as needed.

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Three to five years of previous experience, preferably in a health care/hospital setting.
• Must know how to use common housecleaning implements, such as mops, floor waxes, buffers, and scouring pads.
• Physical effort required by the job includes standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, and lifting.
• Know how to care for equipment, measure cleaning solutions, and be alert to hazardous materials.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.