Housekeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year of housekeeping experience in a hospital or health care environment.
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain any base or installation access credentials required by the location.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated non-critical inpatient, outpatient, administrative, and medical support areas in accordance with contract specifications.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination tables, restrooms, offices, and common areas to a clean aseptic standard.
• Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms and special procedure areas, including surgical, Labor and Delivery, Emergency Room, Cath Lab, Burn Unit, Neonatal, and Pediatrics areas, following HHS procedures.
• Collect and dispose of regular trash, regulated medical waste, and recycling materials.
• Collect and remove soiled linen into the appropriate bin.
• Replenish hand soap, hand sanitizers, and other supplies as needed.
• Dust mop and wet mop floors using microfiber materials and standard operating procedures; use disinfectant for wet mopping.
• Handle various cleaning chemicals and comply with applicable OSHA, EPA, Joint Commission, and State Health Department regulations; read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces; spot-wash walls; clean and polish fixtures, air vents, handrails, blinds, windows, sills, and other items as required.
• Use supplies wisely and keep the assigned janitor's closet clean and neat.
• Report maintenance work orders to the supervisor.
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
• Adhere to key control, ID badge, and HIPAA policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.