Housekeeping Assistant
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a Housekeeping Supervisor, the Housekeeping Assistant maintains cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas, handles and disposes of regular and biohazardous waste, follows standard precautions and infection-control policies, and performs other duties as assigned. The position supports a children’s hospital and may clean non-patient areas, patient and clinic areas, restrooms, and specialized or contaminated areas. The employee follows hospital policies, safety practices, cleaning procedures, Joint Commission requirements, and the hospital’s service standards and Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- Complete in-service orientation and continuing education training programs successfully.
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population.
- Ability to perform varied manual cleaning and related labor, and to lift, push, operate, and maintain equipment used in the work.
- Ability to keep simple records.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments and use time efficiently.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player.
- Knowledge of basic cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and their uses.
Responsibilities
- Clean non-patient areas, including offices, laboratories, and classrooms; dust-mop, damp-mop, and vacuum floors; remove trash; clean restrooms; and dust uncongested desks and bookshelves.
- Clean patient, clinic, and satellite areas, including floors, furniture, walls, and other surfaces, using approved cleaning and germicidal products; remove spots and spills; and perform high dusting as assigned.
- Clean restrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, walls, fixtures, mirrors, floors, and partitions; change cubicle curtains; remove waste; and replenish supplies such as paper towels and soap.
- Learn and practice aseptic cleaning techniques and isolation-cleaning procedures.
- Remove soiled linens and regular or biohazardous waste as assigned, and remove compacted boxes for scheduled trash pickup.
- Observe and follow standard precautions, hospital safety regulations, infection-control policies, and cleaning procedures.
- Operate commercial vacuum cleaners and attachments for cleaning floors, walls, furniture, and high areas.
- Perform total cleaning of auxiliary and special rooms, isolation or contaminated areas, and discharge or transfer patient rooms; assist with emergency cleanups and special requests such as removing window coverings and cubicle curtains.
- Recognize and eliminate potential hazards associated with adults and children.
- Report needed minor repairs in rooms and to furnishings or equipment, and maintain equipment, supplies, and materials through regular cleaning and proper storage.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
