Housekeeper - IDMH - PT - Days

Arnot Health System•Village of Bath, NY

35d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision and according to prescribed procedures, this role is responsible for cleaning and servicing rooms by dry and damp mopping floors, dusting and disinfecting furniture and equipment, and vacuuming carpets. The position involves making and cleaning bed units of discharged patients and maintaining the cleanliness and servicing of the assigned area. The individual must be able to perform all duties required of a Housekeeper and work all shifts.

Requirements

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses proper chemical solutions.
Promotes a customer service mindset, treating others courteously and with respect.
Responds to all requests and calls with a can-do attitude and follows up with a sense of urgency.
Views everything with a process improvement mindset, constantly working towards the improvement of customer satisfaction.
Dusts and damp mops floors using the "S" stroke method.
Empties waste containers and trash, damp wipes containers and relines with clean waste liners.
Responsible for the safe and economical use of supplies and care of equipment.
Vacuums carpets thoroughly by moving objects, making sure to get the corners and edges.
Dusts furniture, equipment, windowsills, exterior of cabinets, files and picture frames.
High dusts and damp wipes horizontal surfaces.
Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion and reports any needed equipment or furniture repairs to the supervisor.
Inspects bedside curtain and window drapes/blinds and reports any needed repair or replacements to supervisor.
Cleans and polishes bathtubs, sinks, mirrors and similar fixtures.
Cleans restrooms including toilets, sinks, showers and fixtures.
Replenishes hand soaps, paper towels, tissue and re-stocks supplies.
Spot washes walls and wall fixtures.
Damp wipes light lenses within reach.
Responsible for daily cleaning of patient rooms and terminal cleaning of discharged rooms including washing and remaking of beds.
Responsible for cleaning offices, utility rooms, exam rooms, waiting rooms, and other ancillary rooms within areas of assignment.
Responsible for responding to emergency requests for clean ups and needs within the area of assignment.
Maintains order and cleanliness of closet and cart in assigned area.
Reports abnormal or unusual conditions observed or encountered to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Has working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and promptly reports any potential Corporate Compliance violations to the Corporate Compliance Officer.
Is familiar with and demonstrates Continuous Quality Improvement principles and participates in the process as appropriate, focusing on meeting the customer service needs of the internal and external customers.
Must possess the highest ethical standards with respect to discretion and regard for confidential information.
Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
Individuals may be required to work hours beyond those normally scheduled, and work schedules may be subject to change based on the needs of the department.