Housekeeper

Job Description

Performs various housekeeping functions such as cleaning patient rooms, administrative offices, halls, floors, bathrooms and other public areas in order to maintain the Hospital in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition in compliance with regulatory standards.  Required to move furniture, stripping and waxing, burnishing (buffing) and carpet cleaning.  Employees hired primarily for floor care shall be self-motivated, able to work independently and operate large floor-care equipment.  This position shall consist primarily of floor care, but the employee will assist in regular cleaning when scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, stairways and other work areas
• Strips, waxes, polishes floors, and extracts carpets
• Performs cleaning activities according to established guidelines
• Vacuums carpeted floors
• Correctly prepares cleaning solution to disinfect
• Washes walls, ceilings and windows
•  Dust and wet mops
• Empties wastebaskets in appropriate container
• Transports trash and waste to disposal areas
• Collects infectious waste in red biohazard bags or sharps and replaces supplies
• Removes & transports soiled linens to waste storage area
• Distributes laundered articles and linens
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels
• Replenishes bathroom supplies

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  At least one (1) to three (3) months of experience required.