Full Time Housekeeper

Career Center•Columbia, TN

34d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Housekeeper will perform a combination of cleaning duties to maintain hospital cleanliness while adhering to infection practices, safety regulations, and company policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Organize and coordinate services to provide a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff Acquire and store enough supplies and equipment to maintain a clean and sanitary environment Discard waste and trash into proper containers and re-line receptacles with plastic liners; thoroughly clean trashcans without liner Remove trash in 24-hour trash cans twice a day which includes patient bathroom (located near seclusion room), nurses lounge, nurses’ desk, clean utility, and central supply room Monitor budget and track trends for inefficiency or wastefulness Request safety data sheets (SDS) when new chemicals are ordered Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Reliable transportation
CPR and CPI certification required (or training within 6 weeks after hire) with yearly refreshers
Restraint and Seclusion training (within 6 weeks after hire)

Nice To Haves

Prefer 1 year of experience as a housekeeping technician and or maintenance experience in a healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate services to provide a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff
Acquire and store enough supplies and equipment to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
Discard waste and trash into proper containers and re-line receptacles with plastic liners; thoroughly clean trashcans without liner
Remove trash in 24-hour trash cans twice a day which includes patient bathroom (located near seclusion room), nurses lounge, nurses’ desk, clean utility, and central supply room
Monitor budget and track trends for inefficiency or wastefulness
Request safety data sheets (SDS) when new chemicals are ordered
Other duties as assigned
Adhere to policies and procedures for fluid and wet vacuuming, wet mopping technique, linen service, handling of soiled linens and trash collection
Adhere to policies and procedures for disposing contaminated waste products and cleaning of isolation areas
Adheres and respects all policies and procedures regarding anonymity and confidentiality of all patient records past and present. This covers any written or verbal communications regarding patient’s identify, address, and situation
Function in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management
Promote, adhere, and monitor for a drug and violence free workplace
Successful completion of required training
Handle multiple priorities effectively
Awareness of infection control rules, regulations and guidelines
Knowledge of isolation requirements and documentation; recognize contaminated tools and equipment
Awareness of chemical hazards and appropriate use of chemicals