Housekeeper- Full Time

ClearSky Health•Avondale, AZ

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and services the hospital to help ensure a safe, healthy, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and employees and to support patient recovery. The role integrates company values into daily practice and follows hospital policies, procedures, safety requirements, and Infection Prevention standards. The schedule is Thursday through Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position may require work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

Knowledge of appropriate healthcare environmental services procedures.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and Infection Prevention standards.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull, often for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear overhead pages.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
One year of experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean patient rooms and ancillary areas in the assigned area using hospital-approved processes and procedures.
Clean patient rooms immediately after a patient is discharged.
Vacuum and clean upholstered furniture and carpeted areas.
Replace soiled window draperies and move furniture or other equipment as directed.
Spot-clean and wash walls.
Clean light fixtures, vents, and other apertures.
Clean window frames, door frames, televisions, and other high surfaces, using a ladder when necessary.
Collect soiled linen from patient areas and distribute clean linen and hospital gowns to the appropriate unit.
Maintain floors using appropriate cleaning techniques, including stripping, waxing, and buffing as needed.
Collect waste throughout the hospital, sanitize garbage cans, and properly dispose of waste and bio-waste when necessary.
Follow hospital policies and procedures for hazardous materials and exposure to body substances, and wear required protective equipment or clothing.
Take daily inventory of supplies and clean and inspect equipment for repairs or replacement; notify administration of equipment repairs.
Help provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing risks and implementing appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete assigned required trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization's effectiveness.