HOUSEKEEPING - FLOOR TECH

Duties And Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains infection control standards of floor surfaces of assigned areas
• Provides specialty, terminal, project and checkout cleaning as required
• Handles chemical and waste according to department procedures, manufacturer directions and general safety practices
• Promotes and supports all standards of quality customer service
• Promotes continuous quality improvement in operations and in job performance
• Follows proper procedures for Category I tasks (Standard Precautions for Infection Control)
• Maintains general cleanliness of all areas assigned to: “Dry” tasks: dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, emptying trash, replacing paper towels, toilet paper, etc., and other duties
• “Wet” tasks: disinfecting equipment, beds and gurneys, mopping, cleaning porcelain fixtures (sinks, toilets, etc.), cleaning glass windows, doors and mirrors and other duties
• Stocks clean linen supply carts and collects dirty linen
• Stocks housekeeping closets and maintains them in a clean and orderly fashion
• Maintains all housekeeping equipment and supplies in proper condition taking care to prevent damage
• Reports any malfunctions to supervisor immediately
• Is able to perform housekeeping functions in all departments as needed, regardless of primary assignment
• Handles trash appropriately in appropriate bags and follows established procedures
• Maintains a responsible attitude toward appropriate and efficient performance as an employee of the facility as evidenced by team work and attitude
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for fulfilling assignments/tasks effectively and completely
• Continually strives to work in the most cost-efficient manner possible
• Demonstrates a willingness to comply with assignments from Department manager or supervisor with regard to hours worked and assignments made
• Always extends courtesy and an attitude of cooperation while communicating with others
• Supports facility policy and assists in the process of policy change
• Demonstrates a loyalty to the philosophy, policies and practices of the facility
• Performs duties as assigned with specific attention to the cleaning procedures of that individual department

About the Role

The Floor Tech/Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and maintaining floor surfaces in assigned areas. The position helps assure a safe, sanitary, and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors of Mountain View Hospital. Transports or disposes of items required by the position assignment. Maintains documentation as required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Job experience and job history supporting the essential job function requirements a plus, especially with floor maintenance equipment
• Must be able to operate a floor buffer and a floor extractor
• Must be able understand oral instructions and requests given in English. Understanding written English instructions is helpful