BWH Housekeeper

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect all assigned areas.
• Empty trash daily or as needed.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and buff floors/areas where applicable. Strip and wax floors as scheduled.
• Dust furniture daily and dust assigned cleaning areas weekly.
• Wash windows when scheduled.
• Spot cleans walls and carpets when required.
• Clean and disinfect beds and bureaus after patient discharges.
• Clean and record temperatures on unit refrigerators.
• Clean light lenses when needed.
• Clean and disinfect housekeeping equipment daily or when used.
• Clean and disinfect trash containers as needed.
• Clean security screens and windowsills as needed.
• Shampoo rugs and furniture as scheduled.
• Maintain a daily inventory of patient linen and remove patients’ dirty linen daily.
• Provide and supply toilet tissue and paper towels in bathrooms.
• Replace hand soap and body shampoo when needed.
• Keep all building entrances clean from debris daily.
• Keep housekeeping closets neat and clean. Maintain labeling of all chemicals according to OSHA standards.
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner and consistent with hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience in housekeeping position at a healthcare facility or comparable institution.
• Knowledge of proper use and handling of chemicals.
• Knowledge of Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogen Standards. Knowledge of protective equipment necessary to maintain one’s safety. Knowledge of Hazardous Waste and Hazard Communication Standard policies.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate housekeeping equipment including high or low speed buffer, vacuum, and shampoo machine.
• Ability to follow procedures during building evacuation and/or during an internal or external disaster.
• Must be able to communicate with unit staff in the English language.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and carry up to 40 lbs. for short distances.
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours at a time.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs.

Essential Competencies:

• Knowledge of proper use and handling of chemicals
• Knowledge of Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogen Standards; knowledge of protective equipment necessary to maintain one’s safety; knowledge of Hazardous Waste and Hazard Communication Standard policies
• Ability to safely and effectively operate housekeeping equipment
• Ability to follow procedures during building evacuation and/or during an internal or external disaster
• Must be able to communicate with unit staff in the English Language

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years experience in housekeeping position at a healthcare facility or comparable institution.

Physical Criteria:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be able to carry 40 pounds for short distances
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours at a time
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs
• Must be able to physically operate a high or low speed buffer, vacuum and shampoo machine

Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor

Salary : $20 - $25