Houseperson

* Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.

* Under the general supervision of the E.S. Manager or E.S. personnel placed in charge, is responsible for the following duties:

* Cleans patient rooms/ancillary areas as assigned within the hospital and departmental policies and procedures including but not limited to: discharge cleaning, chemical usage, terminal cleaning, or cleaning, floor care and refinishing, dry and wet mopping, vacuuming, carpet extraction, dusting, baseboard cleaning.

* Maintains cleaning equipment in proper condition.

* Stocks assigned areas with clean linen.

* Removes small quantities of snow and salts walks in immediate entrances.

* Replaces easily accessible light bulbs as needed.

* Dust/damp mop floors in corridors, entrances, stairwells, and other areas as assigned.

* Collects all trash: infectious, regular, recyclable, and soiled linen.

* Picks up and delivers E.S. supplies and food service items.

* Moves equipment and furniture.

* Operates power tool equipment.

* Washes walls and ceilings.

* Changes curtain, draperies, cubical curtains, and shower curtains.

* Shampoos furniture, carpets mats, etc.

* Strips, refinishes, burnishes floors.

* Responsible for adhering to established standards of courtesy.

* Interior vent and light fixture cleaning.

* Replaces call cords, TV cords, light cords as needed.

* Safely completes work tasks and reduces risk to others.

* Must wear facility provided identification badge.

* Other duties may be assigned.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

* Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Ability to understand simple instructions.