Hospital Housekeeping Attendant - FT - Day Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The work involves performing a variety of maintenance and cleaning duties at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent performs a wide variety of cleaning, maintenance and sanitary duties in an assigned unit or area of the hospital. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking supervisory employee of the hospital.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances
Ability to understand and follow verbal and simple written instructions
Ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time
Thoroughness
Dependability
Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Able to perform light to moderately heavy physical labor
Able to read and understand the English language

Responsibilities

Vacuums, sweeps, mops, buffs offices, corridors, stairs, stairwells, walls, furniture and equipment
Uses extension pole, ladder and scaffolds while cleaning walls, ceilings, washing light fixtures, changing drapes, changing cubicle curtains, or other activities
Shampoos and changes rugs when necessary
Cleans patient rooms where a high degree of cleanliness is required to minimize the possible spread of infection
Collects and transports linens to laundry; returns linens to assigned areas
Gathers and disposes refuse as directed
Cleans public and patient bathrooms, scouring sinks, wet mopping floors, disinfecting toilet bowls, wiping down all surfaces and replenishing necessary supplies
Moves furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks
Maintains supply rooms for housekeeping throughout the facility
Uses a variety of manual and mechanical equipment
Performs housekeeping activities in specialized areas such as the trauma unit, intensive care, cardiac care and emergency room, where sterile conditions must be maintained
Cleans and performs maintenance activities in areas containing scientific apparatus, laboratory supplies, experimental projects and animals
Cleans isolated rooms and bags and disposes of contaminated equipment