Housekeeping Worker-Housekeeping

Cleans, maintains and supplies assigned patient and non-patient areas according to standardized procedures of the department by utilizing mechanical equipment, tools, chemical solutions and cleaning supplies. Sets up conference rooms, private dining rooms for various types of meetings and gatherings, observing safety rules. Keeps equipment clean and in good condition.

Responsibilities

Prepares cleaning solutions, housekeeping supplies and equipment as assigned to perform the following housekeeping related tasks

Dusts, cleans furniture, windowsills, light fixtures, vents, ledges, blinds, shades, radiators, doors and frames, moldings, windows, lights, clocks, signs, cabinets and any other areas which accumulate dust and/or soil according to departmental procedure

Cleans bathrooms, fixtures, pipes, tile walls, metals, partitions and attachments, replenishes soap and paper supplies as needed or instructed

Disinfects rooms, beds, patient furniture and equipment such as rolling stock with germicidal solution

Hangs and/or removes cubicle curtains, drapes, shades and blinds, moves furniture, equipment and supplies

Spot cleans windows, walls and carpets, vacuum carpet, upholstered furniture etc.

Cleans or removes spills observed or upon request

Follows established procedures in performing all tasks

Uses various equipment while performing assigned tasks

Operates equipment in safe manner and cleans all equipment according to established guidelines

Maintains compliance with OSHA/JCAHO standards

Follows standard practices for storing, issuing, labeling of chemicals

Properly disposes of all regular, recyclable, sharp items and regulated medical waste wearing proper protective attire and observing safety rules and practices

Reports all safety hazards; leaky pipes and faucets, reports all broken furniture, blinds, etc.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required