ESW1-HOUSEKEEPER

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, performs various housekeeping duties in an assigned area of the Hospital to ensure a clean, fresh, safe, and esthetically pleasing environment. Follows a duty list for an assigned area and attends meetings to review completion checklists at the end of each shift.

Responsibilities

• Cleans rooms and areas where patient equipment (e.g., IV poles, blood pressure pumps, temperature pumps) is stored.
• Removes regular and infectious waste as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of the compactor area.
• Relocates furniture, equipment, and boxes to designated locations as instructed.
• Assists floor finishers as directed by the Supervisor.
• Reports security issues, safety hazards, and incomplete work to the Supervisor promptly.
• Communicates all concerns to the Supervisor and records discharge rooms cleaned daily using checkout forms.
• Returns all carts, equipment, key pagers, and unused supplies to the storeroom in clean condition at the end of shifts.
• Follows work rules and uses chemicals and supplies as trained, adhering to manufacturer recommendations.
• Strips and makes patient room beds for dismissal cleaning daily.
• Dry and wet mops all floors daily with approved cleaning agents.
• Polishes stainless steel weekly and as needed.
• Performs cleanup of spills in assigned areas or as observed.
• Replaces in-room needle containers when necessary.
• Uses the Bed-Tracking system properly at all times.
• Applies the step cleaning method consistently.
• Dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces daily with approved cleaning agents.
• Spot cleans walls as necessary.
• Damp wipes all patient room furniture daily using approved cleaning agents.
• Cleans all porcelain and metal fixtures in restrooms daily with approved cleaning agents.
• Cleans shower rooms and stalls daily.
• Replenishes paper and soap supplies in dispensers daily.
• Cleans mirrors and windows daily with approved cleaning agents.
• Performs duties daily following a checklist for assigned areas using proper chemicals, equipment, and techniques.
• Checks carts before leaving the Central Storeroom to ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
• Vacuums all carpeting daily where applicable.
• Performs buffing duties as assigned per duty list.
• Completes and submits all checklists 100% of the time.
• Meets written standards of cleanliness 100% of the time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (GED must be secured within one year of employment).
• One year of experience in Environmental Services preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Adheres to Standards of Behavior as outlined in personnel policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality, and integrity of patient and organizational information.
• Understands and supports compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing ethical business practices in healthcare.