Housekeeper

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and sanitizing tasks and services throughout assigned areas.
• Uses cleaning cart to transport cleaning supplies.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms.
• Cleans and disinfects eating areas.
• Wipes and dusts surfaces in rooms and cleans mirrors.
• Vacuums and cleans floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes.
• Removes linens, towels, bedspreads, and blankets.
• Plants and neatly tucks clean sheets and blankets on beds and replaces pillowcases.
• Stocks towels, washcloths, and hand towels in bathrooms.
• Picks up and empties trash containers.
• Reports any unsafe conditions, safety hazards or unusual occurrences to the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing, standard precautions and isolation precautions.
• Utilizes all safety and personal protective equipment.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemical and follows the manufacturers label and MSDS instructions.
• Uses and maintains hospital equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Notifies the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee if something is not working properly.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Supervisor Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Education And/or Experience: High school diploma, GED, or similar certification required, one year certificate from a college or technical school preferred; with one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Position Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, Registration: Ability to organize tasks and work independently to include good reasoning. Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of patients, residents, tenants, and/or guests. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, and others. Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and orientations to the job. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.