RESPONSIBLE TO: Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Director

POSITIONDESCRIPTION: As a Housekeeper in the employ of St. Luke Health Services, your primary purpose is to perform day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.

Must be available to periodically work more than eight (8) hours per day or more than forth (40) hours per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow specific cleaning and floor care procedures as outlined in the St. Luke Procedures Manual, as well as those demonstrated to you through training and in-service sessions.

Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the St. Luke Employee Handbook.

Always wear uniform unless otherwise instructed by your supervisor.

Perform assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.

Assure that established infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures and that proper procedures are followed for the disposal of all personal protective equipment (i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, etc.).

Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies. 

Perform special cleaning procedures, as instructed, when a resident is discharged and/or transferred to another room, including making the bed(s), in specials only.

Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

Dispose of trash and bio-hazardous waste daily and in accordance with established sanitation procedures.

NEVER leave your housekeeping cart, chemicals, or any other equipment unattended.

Assure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies is maintained in utility or janitorial closets.

Must be able to periodically work more than eight (8) hours per day or more than forty (40) hours per week.

Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by the Supervisor, Department Head and/or Administrator.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Keep supervisor informed of all supply needs.

Assure that work/assignment areas and equipment are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.

Report all accident/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may seem. (Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur).

Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.

Report broken or damaged equipment to your supervisor.

Attend departmental, staff and facility meetings and in-services as directed.

Maintain the confidentiality of resident information.

Honor the resident’s personal and property rights.