Housekeeper

In this position, the Housekeeper performs a variety of routine and non-routine tasks to maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a safe, orderly, and sanitary condition at all times.

1. Duties consistent with cleaning patient rooms or patient areas are including but not limited to, disinfecting all surfaces, emptying trash, cleaning of sinks, counter areas, shower and toilet, dusting, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, shampooing carpet, scrubbing floors, restocking paper products hand soap and sanitizer.

2. Cleans and disinfects public areas and offices as assigned.

3. Performs all other duties as assigned. (saying that's not my job is unacceptable)

4. performs dusting (high, low, horizontal and vertical) in all assigned areas.

5. Performs terminal (isolation) cleaning, transfer/discharge cleaning, daily routine cleaning of assigned areas.

6. Moves furniture and other obstacles as needed to clean behind and under.

7. Collects trash and linen from assigned areas and deposits in the appropriate place for pick-up or disposal.

8.Transports trash, linen and bio waste in the appropriate manner.

9. Uses the appropriate supplies and the appropriate amount of supplies for each task.

10. Properly maintains equipment.

11. Mixes, uses and disposes of chemicals according to directions.

12. Collects, sorts and washes soiled linen in the appropriate manner.

13. Maintains laundry equipment and chemicals in a safe and efficient manner.

14. Appropriately delivers and stocks clean linen according to department needs.

The employee will demonstrate the ability to: manage time, maintain a safe and clean environment, practice confidentiality, treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy, accept change, support the vision and mission of Hereford Regional Medical Center (HRMC), accept and provide constructive feedback, be a team player, and adhere to the infection control, fire and safety, disaster and hazardous waste policies and procedures for their department. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to perform any other job related tasks assigned by there supervisor in accordance with legal, regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.

1 Ability to effectively communicate.

2 Strong organizational skills, time management and attention to detail.

3 Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.

4 Experience in use and understanding computers.

5 Must be able to read, write and speak english.

1. Push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

2. Constant walking, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling and reaching.

3. Exposure to outdoor elements such as but not limited to: wind, rain, snow, ice, heat cold, and sunlight.

4. Exposure to odors, vapors, fumes and dust.

5. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as but not limited to: blood, feces, bodily fluids or tissue.

Personal protective equipment is required to be worn when performing job duties. PPE is as follows but not limited to: gloves, mask, gowns, safety glasses, shoe covers and hair covering.