Housekeeper

Career Center•Huntsville, AL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, and the facility’s policies and procedures. This role involves maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the facility, including patient rooms, public areas, and dining areas, while adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Requirements

Maintain dignity and respect for patients’ personal and property rights
Attend and participate in in-service education classes, on-the-job training programs as scheduled or as directed
Report all incidents, accidents, hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor immediately
Comply with established infection control and universal precaution practices, and coordinate isolation procedures with nursing services, as well as follow fire safety policies and procedures
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of conditions and other information relating to patients
Turn in and/or report all lost and found items to supervisor
Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients’ personal and health care needs
Successful completion of required training
Handle multiple priorities effectively
Reliable transportation
HRIS and/or scheduling systems
Computer
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Interpret work schedules and assignments
Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily schedules
Clean and/or vacuum front entry, lobby areas and public restrooms upon checking in, including: Nurses station, Office areas, Hall handrails, Door closures, Fire extinguishers, Supply and exhaust vents, Anywhere prone to dust collection
Clean assigned zone, proceeding in an orderly fashion and doing a complete job, including: Doors and door frames, Walls, Ceilings, Patient room furniture, Windows and sills, Overbed lights, Bed frames and rails, Exhaust vents, Any item prone to dust collection
Clean dining tables, chairs, ice machines, coffee pots and other equipment immediately after patient meals
During cleaning process, monitor location of chemicals
Complete monthly bed cleaning duty, as posted on monthly time schedule
Fill dispensers: toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.
Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions, spills, excess carts, baskets, supplies, and equipment
Discard waste and trash into proper containers and re-line receptacles with plastic liners
Properly set up appropriate “Caution” and safety signs before performing housekeeping tasks
Ensure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored during work periods, as well as before leaving area
Assist in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested
Report low inventory of housekeeping supplies
Clean housekeeping equipment, carts, etc.
Perform terminal cleaning procedures and other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Before end of shift, recheck all areas to ensure proper order, cleanliness of maid carts and completion of trash removal
Other duties as assigned