Housekeeper Ii Day Shift

The Housekeeper II is responsible for performing a wide range of specialized and routine cleaning duties to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the hospital. This role involves cleaning patient rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, and other critical areas requiring a higher standard of cleanliness and infection control. The Housekeeper II is expected to have a strong understanding of hospital cleaning protocols, handle more complex housekeeping tasks, and assist in training and mentoring less experienced staff.

• Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, including isolation rooms, operating rooms, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and other critical areas following established cleaning protocols and infection control guidelines.
• Operate and maintain various cleaning equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, floor buffers, carpet extractors, and steam cleaners.
• Perform advanced cleaning procedures, including terminal cleaning, deep cleaning of patient care areas, and specialized floor care tasks such as stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces, including bed rails, light switches, door handles, and medical equipment, to prevent the spread of infection.
• Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous waste, sharps, and other regulated medical waste materials.
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations, such as spills or patient discharges, promptly and effectively to ensure patient safety.
• Replenish supplies, such as soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand sanitizers in patient care areas, restrooms, and common areas.
• Conduct inspections of cleaned areas to ensure they meet hospital standards and report any maintenance needs or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Assist in training and mentoring Housekeeper I staff and new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning tasks, supply usage, and equipment maintenance in compliance with department policies.
• Participate in continuing education and training sessions to stay current with best practices, safety regulations, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

The Housekeeper II is responsible for performing a wide range of specialized and routine cleaning duties to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the hospital. This role involves cleaning patient rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, and other critical areas requiring a higher standard of cleanliness and infection control. The Housekeeper II is expected to have a strong understanding of hospital cleaning protocols, handle more complex housekeeping tasks, and assist in training and mentoring less experienced staff.

• Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, including isolation rooms, operating rooms, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and other critical areas following established cleaning protocols and infection control guidelines.
• Operate and maintain various cleaning equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, floor buffers, carpet extractors, and steam cleaners.
• Perform advanced cleaning procedures, including terminal cleaning, deep cleaning of patient care areas, and specialized floor care tasks such as stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces, including bed rails, light switches, door handles, and medical equipment, to prevent the spread of infection.
• Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous waste, sharps, and other regulated medical waste materials.
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations, such as spills or patient discharges, promptly and effectively to ensure patient safety.
• Replenish supplies, such as soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand sanitizers in patient care areas, restrooms, and common areas.
• Conduct inspections of cleaned areas to ensure they meet hospital standards and report any maintenance needs or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Assist in training and mentoring Housekeeper I staff and new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning tasks, supply usage, and equipment maintenance in compliance with department policies.
• Participate in continuing education and training sessions to stay current with best practices, safety regulations, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within…