Overview

The Housekeeper is responsible for the regularly scheduled cleaning and disinfection, waste removal, linen management and floor care of an assigned area of the hospital. This role contributes to the safety of all patients, staff and visitors by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all clinical and non-clinical areas in the Hospital and it's off-site facilities. This position necessitates good physical dexterity utilizing suitable body mechanics and stamina for sustained periods of time.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfects all surfaces and equipment in patient rooms, clinical units, procedure areas and surgical suites, non-clinical common areas, restrooms. Meet target cleaning times for cleaning discharge patient rooms and daily base workflow within assigned unit. Cleaning to meet all infection prevention & EVS department policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Document accurate records of work accomplished utilizing checklist for assigned unit.

Specialty cleaning to include terminal room cleaning of isolation patient rooms and other clinical areas and cleaning of bio-hazard spills safely and effectively as trained and per policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. 

Properly use & dispose of personal protection equipment when used in all specialty & standard cleaning tasks.

Stock clean linen, mops & cleaning towels in bulk linen area, clinical units and housekeeping closets as assigned. Change cubicle curtains in patient rooms & treatment areas. Remove soiled linen from patient rooms and clinical areas to soiled linen rooms or bulk soiled linen storage area. Document accurate records for linen distribution.

Cleaning and stocking of dispenser for soap, sanitizer, hygiene stations, paper products in clinical and non-clinical areas. Clean and stock housekeeping cart at the end of the shift.

Proper use and/or dilution of all cleaning chemicals. Proper use of all EVS equipment. Equipment to include but not limited to: Mops, brooms, vacuums, wall washing tools, disinfection robot, floor scrubbers/extractors, baler, compactor, dumpster.

Removes, transports and disposes of regular trash, recycling, biohazard waste, pharmaceutical and sharps containers, and other waste products within and throughout the healthcare environment from origination point to disposal location. 

Performs other duties upon request, including but not limited to: training of new staff members, washing trash cans, recycling can maintenance, meeting room or table set-ups, report safety issues or any areas that require repair and attention to supervisor .

Qualifications

Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred

Experience: Housekeeping or Janitorial experience in a medical or hotel setting preferred.

Licenses & Certifications: N/A

Required Skills & Knowledge: Must be able to read written instructions, labels, training materials and check lists in English, and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Strong interpersonal skills to work professionally with coworkers in all departments and communicate with patients and visitors.