TECHNICIAN I (HOUSEKEEPER) (PRN, AS NEEDED)

About the role

To maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishings in assigned areas by following established policies and procedures.
• Contact supervisor when problems arise.
• - Use specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents. Follow specified procedures, work patterns and routines.
• - Horizontal Surfaces: Remove dust, dirt, greasy film, wash if necessary and sanitize daily in patient rooms and patient care areas.
• - Patient Rooms: In addition to above, perform terminal cleaning procedures and prepare room for new occupant, or concurrent cleaning procedures for rooms with long-term patients. Follow isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• - Bathrooms: Clean and disinfect daily - all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, walls as far as can be reached. Clean high areas, Replenish bathroom supplies.
• - Floors: Dust mop, wet mop, sanitize/disinfect Carpet: Vacuum, shampoo, or extract - Walls, windows, doors, ceilings, spot clean all surfaces - Fixtures, furnishings, furniture: Dust, damp wipe, spot clean, wash, sanitize/disinfect, polish, change drapes/cubicle curtains. Clean/sanitize shelves, ledges, vents, woodwork, window frames, Empty, clean and reline waste baskets. Straighten and rearrange furniture as needed, Clean over-head lights.
• - Waste and soiled linens: Remove from work area in accordance with infection control guidelines, Place in specified containers.
• - Receive assignments: Assemble needed materials and supplies, load service cart and transport to work area A.M. and return P.M.
• - Stairways, entrances and exits: Spot clean walls daily and wash as scheduled. Scrub floors and sanitize.
• - Utility rooms (nursing floors) and closets: Clean floors, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures.
• - Dietary Department: Clean sinks, replenish towels, sign and date slip above sink. Clean bathroom and replenish supplies.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Notify Supervisor when supplies are low and/or mechanical failures
• Return unused supplies to housekeeping utility room at end· of shift
• Clean equipment used in performance of duties and store properly
• Clean and store housekeeping cart
• Clean upholstery
• Attend in-service and other required meetings
• Perform other duties as directed

Requirements

• Grade school or equivalent referred.
• Ability to read and understand hazardous warning labels.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred, but not required
• Hear and understand both face-to-face and telephone conversations
• See sufficiently to read product labels
• Converse appropriately with individuals both inside and outside the hospital
• Receive and follow simple instructions
• Concentrate on and remember varied job duties
• Endure considerable walking, standing, kneeling, and crouching in performing cleaning functions
• Train new employees as needed
• Train current employees on new tasks
• Carry less than IO pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Climate controlled environment - inside
• Well lit work areas
• Noisy
• Exposure to infectious diseases, irritating chemicals and/or bad odors
• Handling of biologically unclean materials