Relief Housekeeping Assistant
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a Housekeeping Supervisor, the Relief Housekeeping Assistant maintains cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas, handles and disposes of regular and biohazardous waste, and follows standard precautions, infection-control policies, safety practices, and cleaning procedures. The role may involve cleaning non-patient areas, patient and clinic areas, restrooms, isolation or contaminated areas, and rooms after patient discharge or transfer. The assistant may also help with emergency cleanups and special cleaning requests, and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires adherence to hospital policies and procedures, Joint Commission requirements, Service Standards, and the Code of Conduct. The assistant maintains cleaning equipment and supplies, reports needed minor repairs, and recognizes and addresses potential hazards around adults and children. This is an evening, eight-hour work shift; the posting lists zero scheduled weekly hours and states that the position is not benefits eligible.
Requirements
- No prior experience required.
- Must successfully complete in-service orientation and continuing education training programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population.
- 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 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, screens, and televisions, using approved cleaning solutions and equipment.
- Clean restrooms, including fixtures, floors, and partitions; change cubicle curtains; remove regular and biohazardous waste; and replenish paper towels and soap.
- Learn and use aseptic cleaning techniques and isolation-cleaning procedures.
- Remove soiled linens and waste, including biohazardous waste where applicable, and remove compacted boxes for scheduled pickup.
- Follow standard precautions and hospital safety regulations and procedures.
- Operate commercial vacuum cleaners and attachments for floors, walls, furniture, and high dusting.
- Perform total cleaning of auxiliary and special rooms, isolation or contaminated areas, and discharged or transferred patient rooms; assist with emergency cleanups and special cleaning requests.
- Recognize and eliminate potential hazards associated with adults and children.
- Report needed minor repairs and maintain equipment, supplies, and materials through cleaning and proper storage.
- Comply with Joint Commission requirements, hospital policies and procedures, Service Standards, and the Code of Conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
