Housekeeper-Nights

POSITION TITLE: 105 Housekeeper
LOCATION: Hospital 
REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities 
REVISION DATE: April 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
•    EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

JOB DESCRIPTION: 
The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Also subject to bloodborne pathogens at all times in patient care. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents).
COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to:
· OCH Code of Conduct
· OCH Policies and Procedures
· Scope of Practice within License/Certification.
· HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards
· Workplace Safety
· Mandatory Training
· Annual Compliance Education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: This should be the general duties of the job, such as what they will be doing. Examples: teaching, constructing, patient care, delegates, supervises, collects data, etc.
•    Provides quality customer service to customers by providing one-on-one attention to detail. 
•    Perform general cleaning functions in a hospital environment.
•    Cleaning of patient rooms.
•    Changing linen on patient beds.
•    Cleaning of vacant rooms and make-ready for occupancy. 
•    Trash collection and removal.
•    Restocking hospital bathrooms and housekeeping supplies.
•    Meets staff development/training requirements for position. 
•    Sweeps, scrubs, mops and polishes floors.
•    Vacuums carpets, rugs, and draperies.
•    Shampoos carpets, rugs and upholstery as needed.
•    Dust and polishes furniture and fittings.
•    Cleans metal fixtures and fittings.
•    Empties and cleans trash containers.
•    Disposes of trash in a sanitary manner.
•    Cleans wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers.
•    Wipes down glass surfaces.
•    Responds to customer (patient, visitors, staff) queries and requests.
•    Responds to calls for housekeeping problems, such as spills and broken glass.
•    Contributes to team efforts; exhibits professionalism with customers and staff
•    Communicate effectively with coworkers, patients and visitors. Must maintain a phone and keep leadership aware of any phone changes. 
•    Performs other duties as assigned. 
•    May be requested to be member of QI team.
•    Fulfills laundry duties

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).