Description

Summary/Objective
Under general supervision of the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor, performs a variety of housekeeping activities to keep the facility clean and sanitary.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Responsible for executing work under the direction of housekeeping/laundry supervisor and the requests of the nursing staff, in emergency situations.
2. Responsible for the appearance and cleaning of hospital interior throughout.
3. Constant alertness to needed repairs and make out work requests.
4. Abide by the cleaning procedures.
5. Subject to emergency call, on off-duty hours.
6. Handles appliances, equipment and cleaning chemicals in a safe manner.
7. Responsible for the through cleaning of patient rooms, after patient discharge.
8. Housekeepers are responsible for performing routine repetitive daily tasks, despite frequent interruptions.
9. Responsible for the organization of equipment, supplies, in all mop closets housekeeping supply room, and housekeeping office.
10. Responsible for the proper, use care and maintenance of all supplies and equipment used in performing housekeeping duties.
11. Responsible for keeping all containers labeled.
12. Perform all other duties related to this position.
13. Assist laundry when needed.
14. Follow all hospital policies.
15. Other related duties as assigned

Ability to:

• read and write the English Language and follow written and oral instruction and fill out work request;
• recognize hazardous areas and take proper precautions;
• understand the hazardous communication program be familiar with all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and abide by the procedures;
• understand the Infection Control Policies and Procedures and Safety Policies and procedures;
• be flexible and able to work in an environment that has frequent and multiple interruptions, which is stressful at times;
• follow department policy and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory roles.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED diploma.

Preferred Education and Experience
Experience in housekeeping.

Experience in floor stripping and waxing.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications