Environmental Services Attendant- (Housekeeper)- Casual/On-Call

Purpose/Description

This position is responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing rooms, floors, fixtures and furnishings in assigned work area following established policies and procedures. Also responsible for performing other miscellaneous housekeeping duties such as replenishing supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Insure that assigned areas are cleaned and disinfected according to departmental procedures. This may include dusting; mopping; vacuuming; spot cleaning carpets; washing walls, ceilings, furniture and fixtures; emptying trash; restocking supplies; washing and making beds.
• May set up furniture in conference rooms.
• Maintain housekeeping cart, restock paper receptacles, replace sharps containers, and orders supplies essential to the job. Clean and store equipment properly.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs or housekeeping requires in a timely manner.
• In clinical areas, communicate with clinical personnel to determine priority of cleaning needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Work requires moderate physical exertion to include prolonged periods of standing from 60 to 85% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids daily. Hazards may include exposure to cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, soiled linens, unknown liquid in trash bags and biohazards (sharps).
• Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• There are ergonomic risks identified for each Environmental Services housekeeping assignment.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: May require valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Minimum of one-year formal housekeeping experience preferred; experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred or equivalent.