Housekeeper
About The Position
The Housekeeper cleans and maintains assigned hospital areas in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition to promote a clean and healthy environment for employees, patients, and guests, in accordance with departmental standards. The role includes following proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids and sharp objects; applying specialized cleaning techniques to designated rooms and equipment; replenishing supplies; and delivering clean linens to patient rooms. The Housekeeper maintains high standards of cleanliness and infection control while following safety protocols and departmental guidelines. Reliability, attention to detail, flexibility to take on additional tasks, timely reporting of maintenance issues, and a proactive approach to emergencies are important to supporting a safe, healthy environment for patients and staff. Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility and Yolo County’s largest health care provider. It offers inpatient and outpatient surgical services, a family birth center and labor and delivery, emergency services, home health services, palliative care, inpatient mental health services, a sleep disorders center, and cancer care services. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health, a health care system with a 22-state network.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; General Studies.
- Experience in the proper handling of infectious waste.
- Maintain cleanliness and infection-control standards while following safety protocols and departmental guidelines.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and flexibility to take on additional tasks.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize patient, guest, and staff areas as needed.
- Clean, sanitize, and disinfect restrooms.
- Clean floors according to the schedule and applicable cleaning requirements.
- Restock areas with paper products and soap as needed.
- Use proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids and sharp objects.
- Apply specialized cleaning techniques to designated rooms and equipment.
- Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and tissues.
- Deliver clean linens to patient rooms.
- Report maintenance issues in a timely manner.
- Respond proactively to emergencies and support a safe, healthy environment for patients and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
