Housekeeper

Missouri Delta Medical Center•Sikeston, MO

About The Position

The Housekeeper maintains departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards while performing cleaning and housekeeping duties in a hospital. The role cleans and disinfects rooms, bathrooms, floors, furniture, fixtures, windows, and other areas; operates cleaning equipment and a trash compactor; handles waste; and moves furniture and other heavy objects. Duties also include outdoor upkeep, serving on the hospital fire brigade, attending meetings and educational programs, and completing other related tasks as assigned. The position involves contact with patients of all ages and conditions. The Housekeeper must be able to perform repetitive tasks, accept supervision, work despite interruptions, and tolerate cleaning solutions. Work requires prolonged standing, frequent walking and other physical activity, lifting up to 75 pounds, and exposure to all types of weather. Day and evening shifts are available: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Requirements

Basic education in reading and writing and the ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to use common housecleaning devices.
Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously, accept supervision, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to tolerate all types of cleaning solutions.
Willingness to learn to operate buffers, scrubbers, carpet shampooers, the trash compactor, and other required equipment.
Ability to stand for 7¾ hours of an eight-hour shift.
Ability to walk extensively, stoop, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Good sight to determine the amount of cleaning needed.
Ability to answer pages, talk on the telephone, and communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Ability to work exposed to all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Some experience is desirable but not essential; duties may be learned through on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Dust furniture, woodwork, and equipment; dust-mop floors; and clean and polish fixtures in utility rooms and bathrooms.
Operate mechanical floor cleaners, polishers, and vacuums.
Wet-mop rooms, halls, stairways, and public areas.
Shampoo rugs and furniture and clean vents, fans, and other equipment.
Clean ceiling fixtures, windows, door frames, and high areas using a ladder.
Gather and dispose of trash and waste materials.
Operate the trash compactor.
Move furniture and other heavy objects as required.
Buff, strip, wax, and polish floors.
Clean and disinfect bathroom fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, and walls.
Remove and replace draperies, blinds, and cubicle curtains.
Sweep sidewalks and remove snow as needed.
Serve on the hospital fire brigade.
Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.