LEAD HOUSEKEEPER (BILINGUAL)

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties safely and in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations or law.
• Follow organization policy and procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.
• Other housekeeping duties, such as move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, cooking utensils, silverware, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, as needed.
• Launder soiled linens as directed.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit uses.
• Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift.
• Routinely practice infection control measures.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and furniture for facility.
• May oversee the day-to-day operation of housekeeping for facility.
• May be responsible for stocking of supplies.
• Assigns daily cleaning duties and ensures appropriate staffing coverage for all shifts.
• Aids in training new staff in infection prevention, safety, and cleaning protocols.
• Ensures proper use and storage of cleaning agents, disinfectants, and personal protective equipment.
• Performs routine and deep cleaning tasks in patient rooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Safeguards timely turnover of patient rooms and discharges in coordination with nursing.
• Aids with schedule adjustments, emergency response clean-up, or special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have three (3) years’ relevant work experience, preferably in a hospital or behavioral health setting.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking required.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare cleaning standards.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy cleaning equipment and perform physical tasks.
• Good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
• Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).