Housekeeping Worker

Overview

Under direct supervision, performs daily cleaning tasks for patient and resident rooms, nursing station, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with Interfaith Medical Center standards and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Dusts horizontal surfaces.
• Empties wastebaskets, removes waste, relines basket.
• Damp wipe cleans all furniture.
• Cleans and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms.
• Mops and sanitizes floors of rooms and offices.
• Spot cleans walls and windows.
• Polishes metal surfaces.
• Replenishes room supplies.
• Performs discharge cleaning (clean and dress bed).
• Vacuums carpets; spot cleans as needed.
• Sorts and distributes linen as assigned.
• Transports soiled linen to central collection point.
• Perform heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods:
  • Dust and wet mop floors.
  • Scrub or buff floors with appropriate equipment.
  • Vacuum and shampoo carpets for cleaning and bacteria control with industrial vacuum.
  • Strip and refinish hard surface floors.
• Transport waste from utility rooms and other collection points and dispose of waste by sterilization and/or placement in holding areas.
• Cycle clean induction units, light fixtures and windows.
• Cycle clean ceilings and walls.
• Measure and mix cleaning chemicals.
• Assist in cleaning of emergency spills when observed or upon request.
• Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and recommends repairs as needed.
• Observe and report the general need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures.
• In case of fire or other internal disaster, assists in evacuating ambulatory patients and residents to exits.
• Perform all other tasks which may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Grade school education required. 
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of job-related experience required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending.
• May include some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Interfaith Medical Center.

IMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.