Housekeeper

Perform a combination of cleaning duties to maintain hospital cleanliness while adhering to infection practices, safety regulations, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate services to provide a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff
• Acquire and store enough supplies and equipment to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
• Discard waste and trash into proper containers and re-line receptacles with plastic liners; thoroughly clean trashcans without liner
• Remove trash in 24-hour trash cans twice a day which includes patient bathroom (located near seclusion room), nurses lounge, nurses’ desk, clean utility, and central supply room
• Monitor budget and track trends for inefficiency or wastefulness
• Request safety data sheets (SDS) when new chemicals are ordered
• Adhere to policies and procedures for fluid and wet vacuuming, wet mopping technique, linen service, handling of soiled linens and trash collection
• Adhere to policies and procedures for disposing contaminated waste products and cleaning of isolation areas
• Adhere to and respect all policies and procedures regarding anonymity and confidentiality of all patient records past and present (written or verbal communications regarding patient’s identity, address, and situation)
• Function in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management
• Promote, adhere, and monitor for a drug and violence free workplace
• Handle multiple priorities effectively
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year of experience as a housekeeping technician and/or maintenance experience in a healthcare environment preferred
• CPR and CPI certification required (or training within 6 weeks after hire) with yearly refreshers
• Restraint and Seclusion training (within 6 weeks after hire)
• Reliable transportation
• Awareness of infection control rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Knowledge of isolation requirements and documentation; recognize contaminated tools and equipment
• Awareness of chemical hazards and appropriate use of chemicals
• Successful completion of required training