Housekeeper, FT
About The Position
Housekeeper I Performs indirect patient care, which includes but is not limited to, cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment which is hygienically clean and free of hazards for the well being of patient, other associates, and self. An understanding and willingness to follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety. Needs to be knowledgeable with the physical location of all departments (i.e., CCU - OB - ER - etc.). Handle all waste according to proper policy and procedures. Clean, disinfect areas using approved solutions. Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed. Maintain equipment - keep it clean, neat, and in working order. Housekeeper II Performs indirect patient care by cleaning/disinfecting and maintaining floors in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive fashion free of hazards for the well being of patients, other associates, and self. An understanding and willingness to follow infection control, housekeeping department policies and procedures, and safety guidelines. Remove trash/biohazardous waste, and contaminated soiled linen from all areas of the hospital according to housekeeping policies and procedures. Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed, maintains equipment - keeping it clean, neat, and in working condition - following suggested manufacturer practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions
- Good physical and emotional well being
- Ability to set priorities
- Organize work load
- Efficiently utilize supplies and equipment
- Job requires a great deal of sitting, walking, bending, pushing carts and other equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience
Responsibilities
- Cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas
- Maintaining a hygienically clean and hazard-free environment
- Following infection control, housekeeping policies and procedures, and safety guidelines
- Knowing the location of all departments
- Handling waste according to policy
- Cleaning and disinfecting areas
- Requesting cleaning supplies and equipment
- Maintaining equipment
- Cleaning/disinfecting and maintaining floors
- Removing trash/biohazardous waste and contaminated soiled linen
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
