Housekeeping Specialist

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Housekeeping Supervisor, the Housekeeping Specialist performs wall washing, floor maintenance, carpet cleaning, trash collection, and the handling and disposal of solid and biohazardous waste in assigned areas. The role also operates the San-I-Pak medical waste treatment unit and may perform Housekeeping Assistant functions and other related duties as assigned. The position requires following hospital policies, procedures, safety regulations, and Joint Commission requirements, including standards related to cultural sensitivity, patient rights, teamwork, emergency management, ongoing education, and safety and quality programs. The employee maintains cleaning equipment, supplies, and materials, reports needed repairs and hazards, and works respectfully and effectively with a diverse population.

Requirements

Six months of experience in a hospital or procedural setting.
Ability to successfully complete in-service orientation and continuing education training programs.
Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population.
Ability to learn to skillfully finish floors, including applying wax and polishing.
Ability to perform varied manual cleaning and related labor; lift, push, operate, and maintain equipment; and 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 methods, equipment, and materials used in wall washing, floor care and maintenance, and waste disposal.
Skills in vacuuming and mopping floors, spray buffing, waxing and polishing, stripping and refinishing floors, cleaning interior and exterior windows, and washing large wall surfaces.
Must wear safety shoes when stripping floors.
No license or certification is required.

Responsibilities

Strip and refinish floors, including moving and returning furniture, applying stripping solution, scrubbing, rinsing, applying undercoat and wax, and polishing floors.
Clean floor-care equipment after use and report needed repairs; use required safety shoes when stripping floors.
Operate commercial vacuum cleaners and attachments for floors, walls, furniture, and high dusting; use a floor-polishing buffer as needed.
Collect and separate waste streams and transport waste to the dock using an assistance pulling device.
Dispose of waste using appropriate equipment, such as a trash compactor, lift systems, and a tipper.
Operate the medical waste treatment unit, including running loads, placing liners in chambers and carts, separating and compacting cardboard, and performing monthly quality-control testing.
Monitor proper segregation of different types of medical waste.
Maintain wall-washing equipment through careful use, daily cleaning, and proper storage; maintain adequate supplies, including a special flat-head mop.
Safeguard and properly store supplies, materials, and equipment, and keep them clean.
Observe standard precautions and hospital safety regulations and procedures; recognize and eliminate potential hazards associated with adults and children.
Report needed minor repairs in rooms and areas such as laboratories, offices, and restrooms, including repairs to furnishings and equipment.
Perform Housekeeping Assistant duties and other related duties as assigned.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, Service Standards, Code of Conduct, and applicable Joint Commission requirements.