Relief Housekeeping Specialist
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a Housekeeping Supervisor, the Relief Housekeeping Specialist is responsible for wall washing, floor maintenance, carpet cleaning, trash collection, handling and disposal of solid and biohazardous waste in assigned areas, and operation of the San-I-Pak machine. The position may also perform Housekeeping Assistant functions and other related duties as assigned. The role operates within a hospital environment and requires adherence to hospital policies and procedures, Service Standards, Code of Conduct, Joint Commission requirements, patient-safety goals, and established safety regulations. Duties include cleaning and maintaining equipment and supplies, recognizing and reporting hazards and needed repairs, and working respectfully and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
Requirements
- Six months of experience in a hospital or procedural setting.
- Must successfully complete in-service orientation and continuing education training programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population.
- Ability to learn floor finishing, including wax application 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 cleaning and finishing floors, including vacuuming, mopping, 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 because the floor becomes very slippery.
Responsibilities
- Strip and refinish floors, including moving furniture, applying stripping solution and wax, scrubbing, rinsing, polishing, and resetting rooms; clean used equipment and report needed repairs.
- 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 assistance-pulling devices; dispose of waste with appropriate equipment such as compactors, lift systems, and tippers.
- Operate the medical waste treatment unit, including running loads, placing liners in chambers and carts, separating and compacting cardboard, conducting monthly quality-control testing, and monitoring waste segregation.
- Maintain wall-washing equipment through careful use, daily cleaning, and proper storage; use supplies as directed and maintain adequate supplies.
- Perform Housekeeping Assistant duties as assigned.
- Follow standard precautions and hospital safety regulations and procedures; recognize and eliminate potential hazards involving adults and children.
- Report needed minor repairs in rooms and maintain equipment, supplies, and materials through frequent cleaning and proper storage.
- Comply with Joint Commission requirements, hospital policies and procedures, Service Standards, Code of Conduct, and applicable safety and quality programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
