Housekeeper AL

Key Responsibilities

• Sweeps, damp mops, and wet mops tile floors.
• May occasionally be required to spray, buff, strip, or wax floors, following center procedures, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Vacuums carpeted rooms as applicable.
• Empties trash cans, cleans exterior, cleans interior, and replaces with a clean can liner.
• Cleans bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedures.
• Cleans glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
• Cleans behind and underneath furnishings.
• Follows infection control standards while performing cleaning.
• Premedsicates and removes wax/dirt buildup in corners, around baseboards, and in doorways.
• Changes soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.
• Removes and re-hangs curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.
• Dusts/damp cleans surfaces in patient/resident rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.), following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Moves furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.
• Turns bed mattresses after cleaning.

Minimum Experience Required

None, on-the-job training is provided

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience with healthcare housekeeping or environmental services preferred.