Housekeeper I - Part-time - Mids

$500 sign-on bonus.

About the role

Provides a sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Cleans sterile areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects surfaces as required by wiping, dusting, dust mopping, wet mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
• Gathers and disposes of trash, waste materials, and bio-hazardous materials.
• Services and cleans paper and soap dispensers.
• Maintains hospital equipment and supplies in good working order.
• Removes and re-hangs draperies and cubicle curtains.
• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
• Identifies appropriate cleaning methods for specific environments.
• Identifies appropriate cleaning product; follows manufacturer directions and/or established hospital procedures for application of cleaning product.
• Collects refuse and deposits in allocated place for pickup and disposal; handles discarded hazardous materials safely and appropriately.
• Identifies and matches paper and soap products for appropriate dispensers and fills as required.
• Cleans and assists with basic daily maintenance of equipment; uses proper body techniques to move furniture or other items as needed.
• Follows procedures for scheduled removal or as-needed maintenance and replacement of draperies and curtains.
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards.
• Exhibits excellence in customer service through appropriate attitude and interaction with all patients, visitors, and staff.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepares room for new occupant; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Makes recommendations concerning painting, repairs, furnishings and furniture, relocation of equipment, and allocation of space to improve sanitation, appearances, and efficiency.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• No prior experience required; this is an entry-level position.
• No licensure or certification required.

Skills

• Ability to learn and utilize cleaning applications and products.
• Skill in following directions and organizing work.
• If patient-facing, must have the ability to read or listen and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in the English language. (English is not a requirement for non-patient-facing roles.)
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
• Ability to read a clock and accurately document time.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks (e.g., log in and out, check e-mail).