HOUSEKEEPER II (40 HRS/WEEK, DAYS)

About the Role

The Housekeeper II performs specialized and routine cleaning duties to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the hospital. This role involves cleaning patient rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, and other critical areas requiring a higher standard of cleanliness and infection control. The Housekeeper II is expected to understand hospital cleaning protocols, handle complex housekeeping tasks, and assist in training and mentoring less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, including isolation rooms, operating rooms, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and other critical areas following established cleaning protocols and infection control guidelines.
• Operate and maintain various cleaning equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, floor buffers, carpet extractors, and steam cleaners.
• Perform advanced cleaning procedures, including terminal cleaning, deep cleaning of patient care areas, and specialized floor care tasks such as stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces, including bed rails, light switches, door handles, and medical equipment, to prevent the spread of infection.
• Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous waste, sharps, and other regulated medical waste materials.
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations, such as spills or patient discharges, promptly and effectively to ensure patient safety.
• Replenish supplies, such as soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand sanitizers in patient care areas, restrooms, and common areas.
• Conduct inspections of cleaned areas to ensure they meet hospital standards and report any maintenance needs or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Assist in training and mentoring Housekeeper I staff and new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning tasks, supply usage, and equipment maintenance in compliance with department policies.
• Participate in continuing education and training sessions to stay current with best practices, safety regulations, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.

Requirements

• Physical ability to perform tasks that involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in floor care or environmental services, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of floor care techniques, equipment, and cleaning agents.
• Familiarity with safety and infection control procedures and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Exposure & Sensory Requirements

• Exposure to:
  • Chemicals: Refer to SDS Sheets
  • Video Display Terminals: None
  • Blood and Body Fluids: Occasional exposure during cleaning procedures
  • TB or Airborne Pathogens: Occasional exposure during cleaning procedures
• Sensory Requirements:
  • Speech: Required to communicate with supervisor and patients
  • Vision: Ability to see soiled carpet, digital pager messages, assignments, etc.
  • Smell: Ability to detect foul odors, helpful to note presence of electrical/fire safety
  • Hearing: Ability to hear alarms, voice pager messages
  • Touch: Ability to feel heat or cold with hands

Activity & Lifting Requirements

• Percentage of time during the normal workday:
  • Sit: 0%
  • Twist: 6%
  • Stand: 33%
  • Crawl: 1%
  • Walk: 33%
  • Kneel: 5%
  • Lift: 6%
  • Drive: 0%
  • Squat: 10%
  • Climb: 2%
  • Bend: 5%
  • Reach above shoulders: 5%
• Weight required to be lifted each normal workday:
  • Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
  • Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
  • Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
  • Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
  • Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
  • Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
  • Over 100 lbs: Not Required
• Lifting and carrying details:

  Putting away supplies, sometimes overhead. Mops and brooms carried 10', knee high; vacuums carried 1', ankle high; chairs (35#) carried 10', waist high.

• Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday:
  • Sit: 0
  • Twist: 18
  • Stand: 130
  • Crawl: 0
  • Walk: 155
  • Kneel: 15
  • Lift: 22
  • Drive: 0
  • Squat: 20
  • Climb: 9
  • Bend: 30
  • Reach above shoulders: 10
• Repetitive Use of Hands:
  • Simple grasp up to 15 lbs: Normal weight 50-200#
  • Pushing & pulling: Normal weight 50-200#
  • Fine Manipulation: Wringing out cloths
  • Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: 50 lbs of pressure (vacuum, locking carts)

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

• Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
  • Inside hours: 8
  • Outside hours: 0
  • Temperature: Normal Range
  • Lighting: Average
  • Noise levels: Average
  • Humidity: Normal Range
  • Atmosphere: Normal
• Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical (vacuums, floor equipment, cleaning supplies/other chemicals)
• Protective Clothing Required: Goggles and gloves

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Competitive compensation with base pay within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call opportunities.
• Annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs for 0.5 to 1.0 FTE.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work for 0.001 to 0.49 FTE.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $17.84 - USD $21.52 per hour.