Job Summary:
The Cleaning Technician is part of the housekeeping team and is responsible for maintaining the interior of the Serenity House facility in a safe, clean, orderly and attractive manner. The schedule for this position is Saturday and Sunday from 1-9PM.
Job Duties:

• Assure the assigned work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, comfortable and attractive manner
• Keep assigned work area free of hazardous objects (protruding mop/broom handles, supplies)
• Assure that established infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing housekeeping or laundry procedures
• Report all hazardous conditions, equipment to your supervisor
• Assure housekeeping and laundry supplies and equipment are clean and properly stored
• Use protective clothing/devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious waste, and/or blood, body fluids
• Sort and wash soiled laundry in accordance to established procedures, in a manner which prevents the spread of infection
• Clean linen is sorted and handled in a way to prevent cross-contamination
• Honor the patient’s personal space and property
• Maintain necessary records and reports in a timely manner
• Assists kitchen staff with washing dishes, cleaning carts and cleaning floors

Qualifications:

• One year of housekeeping experience in hospital environment, healthcare or related area, preferred
• High school diploma (or equivalent) is required
• Utilizes proper ergonomics and body mechanic techniques
• Displays initiative and able to work with minimal direct supervision
• Has empathy for the needs of the terminally ill, frail and impaired

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs
• Ability to stoop, bend and squat
• Ability to walk up one flight of stairs
• Ability to walk one mile
• Ability to sit for one hour, minimum
• Visual acuity
• Audio acuity