Housekeeping - MidCity Full-Time AM

Job Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes patients' rooms, baths, offices, halls and other areas according to established standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of area and specific items to limit cross infection.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing walls, furniture, tile, fixtures, equipment and other surfaces with cleaning solutions.
• Removes trash and waste from assigned areas and refills all applicable dispensers following established departmental and infection control practices.
• Notifies supervisor immediately of low supply levels, and equipment malfunctions.
• Fulfills safety guidelines and maintains areas in safe condition.
• Demonstrates responsibility for maintaining floors by sweeping, mopping and applying floor finishes and polishing as required.
• Operates various types of cleaning equipment both mechanical and electrical in cleaning floors and carpets.
• Completes all assigned work during the shift without sacrificing the quality of work.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
• Continually strives to make the best use of time during the shift through careful coordination of daily tasks.
• Completes assigned work left from previous shifts and reports all incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of procedures.
• Competently operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical.
• Disposes of materials according to proper policy guidelines.
• Observes established isolation and asepsis techniques in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Strictly obeys regulations for infection control.
• Uses supplies and equipment according to standards and within manufacturers' guidelines.

Specific Experience Requirements

• Housekeeping experience preferred.

Specific Educational Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Special Skill, License And Knowledge Requirements

• Able to understand and carry out instructions.
• Able to identify and follow directions for chemicals used in performance of duties.
• Dependable and motivated to complete duties without constant supervision.