Housekeeping

Housekeeper (equivalent to environmental services assistant)

Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to insure that all assigned areas of the hospital and/or the physician's clinic are kept clean and sanitized in accordance with regulatory standards.

Experience:

Relevant previous experience preferred but on-the-job training provided.

Education:

High School or equivalent.

Job duties include:

• Demonstrate the correct use of chemicals, supplies and tools assigned.
• Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Clean and sanitize all surfaces in assigned areas.
• Dust mops and wet mops all hard surface floors.
• Vacuums all carpet areas.
• Dusts and cleans tops of window, door frames, lights, vents and other high areas, with the use of a ladder if necessary.
• Cleans all bathroom and utility room fixtures.
• Cleans windows and mirrors as needed.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste, placing in proper bags and containers.
• Cleans fans and other equipment when necessary.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepares room for new occupant; follows isolation procedures in isolation room.
• Replenishes rooms with supplies by refilling paper towels and soap dispensers. Replaces sharp containers in wall units when full.
• Moves heavy furniture and equipment as required in order to perform cleaning duties.
• Performs duties in the laundry department when assigned.
• Keeps housekeeping equipment and tools clean and maintained and reports any need of it's repair or any damage to furniture, building and fixtures to the maintenance staff.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings and attends any other meetings as required.
• Is willing to work as on-call when deemed necessary by immediate supervisor.
• Performs any additional tasks which may be assigned.

Shift is 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.