EVS - Housekeeper - Fort Hood

HHS GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC•Fort Cavazos , TX

10d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper provides high-quality cleaning in assigned areas to maintain a clean working environment and sanitary, comfortable surroundings for hospital staff, patients, and visitors. The role performs housekeeping and janitorial duties that help prevent the spread of infection and odor. The Housekeeper must follow required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing of, or moving materials, including blood and infectious materials, in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and HHS Exposure Control Plan.

Requirements

At least one year of housekeeping experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
Ability to communicate, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to walk for extended periods and bend, kneel, push, pull, and stretch as required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Ability to obtain and maintain any base or installation access credentials required by the location.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination tables, restrooms, offices, and other hospital common areas to an aseptic standard.
Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms and special procedure areas, including surgical, Labor and Delivery, Emergency Rooms, Cath Lab, Burn Unit, Neonatal, and Pediatrics, following HHS procedures.
Collect and dispose of regular trash, regulated medical waste, and recycling materials.
Collect and remove soiled linen into the appropriate bin.
Replenish hand soap, hand sanitizer, and other supplies as needed.
Dust mop and wet mop floors using microfiber materials and standard operating procedures; use disinfectant for wet mopping.
Handle cleaning chemicals and comply with OSHA, EPA, Joint Commission, and State Health Department regulations; read and understand safety data sheets.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Dust surfaces and furniture; spot-wash walls; clean and polish fixtures, air vents, handrails, blinds, windows, sills, and other items as required.
Work different shifts as needed.
Use supplies wisely and keep the assigned janitor's closet clean and orderly.
Report maintenance work orders to a supervisor.
Follow safety precautions, key control and ID badge policies, and HIPAA policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.