Housekeeper

About the role

Perform primary housekeeping and laundry responsibilities, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs the day-to-day hospital housekeeping functions such as cleaning, wiping, mopping, dusting, emptying waste, emptying recyclables, collecting paper for shredding, vacuuming etc. in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
• Safely empties waste, emptying recyclables, collecting paper for shredding.
• Cleans windows/mirrors in patient rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
• Cleans floors, to include vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc., and assures that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
• Cleans carpets, to include vacuuming, extracting, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Cleans walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, etc.
• Cleans hallways, stairways, and elevators as assigned.
• Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Discards waste/trash into proper containers and relines trash receptacle with plastic liners.
• Removes Hazardous waste using proper PPE from hospital areas and relocates them to the Hazardous waste storage area.
• Reports all hazardous conditions or equipment to the department head.
• Affirms that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Keeps department head informed of supply needs.
• Assists others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
• Turns in all found articles to department supervisor / manager.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed when a resident is discharged, and/or transferred to another room/area.
• Keeps work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Collects laundry to be cleaned from work sites and areas ensuring proper procedures are followed and sorts soiled laundry according to approved policy and procedures.
• Loads laundry washing machines in accordance with procedures for same.
• Unloads washed laundry in accordance with procedures for same.
• Folds cleaned laundry in accordance with procedures for same, discarding unfit or torn items.
• Delivers laundry to applicable departments/areas in accordance with department schedules and/or needs.
• Brings unusual situations in Laundry to the attention of the supervisor / manager.
• Utilizes hospital reporting systems to report any unsafe situations or equipment.
• Appraises Department supervisor / manager in a timely manner of any absences from the department for the purpose of meetings, breaks, illness, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of cleaning products.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to read and write in English.
• Complete CPI/MOAB/Sitter Training.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties.
• Occasional on-call scheduling may be needed.
• Available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year’s prior experience in floor care and maintenance preferred.
• GED or High School Diploma.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of cleaning products.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Completion of CPI/MOAB/Sitter Training.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Availability to work overtime and on-call.
• Availability to work during emergencies.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

$22.80 - $42.48/Hourly Grade SN1S8

Schedule

Rotating (United States of America)