HOUSEKEEPER

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

42d

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of Duke Healthâ€™s four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. Occ Summary Performs routine manual housekeeping work cleaning areas within a DUHS entity.

Requirements

Working knowledge of basic housekeeping and cleaning procedures
Ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and odor control in work area
Ability to read, write and follow direct written and oral instructions
Ability to integrate age-appropriate response to the specific needs of the patient and visitor
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
If required to drive a DUHS vehicle, must have a valid N.C. driver's license in their possession and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Empty trash.
Clean, mop, scrub, sweep or vacuum floors, stairways, and halls.
Clean, wash, dust, or polish hardware, brass, furniture, mirrors, bedside lighting fixtures, vents, radiators, and exteriors of cabinets and equipment.
Clean patient rooms and/or offices thoroughly by mopping floors, washing furniture, scrubbing plastic cushions, frames and cleaning and washing bathroom fixtures and walls.
Clean drinking fountains, ice-making machines and sand urns; clean blinds with damp cloth or vacuum.
Report repairs needed to supervisors including broken or cracked window panes, leaky faucets, toilets, loose tiles, broken blinds and damaged furniture.
Follow all universal precautions, blood borne pathogen procedures and use personal protective equipment as needed while cleaning patient care areas.
May dust mop, wax and buff floors and shampoos carpets.
May be required to perform 'Seven Step' cleaning of all surgical areas, wall cleaning, machine scrubbing of floors (no finish) and related tasks with particular attention to specialized needs in the surgical area.
Perform related duties as assigned.