Housekeeping

• Job Summary: The Housekeeper performs housekeeping and cleaning activities within well established guides and assigned areas. • Principal Duties and Responsibilities Performed: Responsibility: Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in assigned areas as directed according to established standards observing proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques. Provides for: Economical use of supplies, care and use of equipment. Cooperating with other employees to promote efficiency and completion of all areas of the job. Tasks: • Receives assignment from Supervisor. • Follows cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) as outlined for Housekeeping Department. • Cleans assigned areas, furnishings, fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures. • Cleans movable, and stationary, furnishings and fixtures. • Dusts, spot cleans or washes, disinfects when necessary. • Polishes where required. • Cleans ledges, shelves, vents etc. • Empties and cleans outside ash trays. • Empties and cleans and relines wastebaskets. • Straightens or rearranges furniture as directed. • Inspects furnishings for wear and defects and reports to Supervisor. • Cleans carpeting and rugs. • Vacuums, shampoos carpeting and rugs. Have small rugs laundered. • Cleans bathrooms (patient, private and public). • Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, and patient equipment as directed. • Washes windows and mirrors. • Replenishes bathroom supplies. • Cleans walls, windows, doors and ceilings. • Spot cleans between washings, washes, disinfects when necessary. • Walls and ceilings and ceiling fixtures are cleaned as scheduled. • Cleans entrances, exits. • Cleans as directed above for floors and for walls. • Cleans all horizontal surfaces as required, removing dust, dirt or greasy film using disinfectants where necessary, such as in patient care areas. • Performs terminal cleaning duties, according to established procedure in patient’s rooms when patient has been discharged or transferred, and prepares room for new occupant. • Performs cleaning duties in isolation units when patient is transferred according to established procedure. • Cleans OR and all associated areas per policy. • Removes for cleaning, and rehangs curtains, drapes, dividers. • Changes light bulbs. Removes waste and disposes of waste and trash. Waters flowers. • Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects or malfunctions to Supervisor. • Reports supply and equipment needs to Supervisor for replacement and/or replenishing. • Maintains equipment used in performing duties. • Performs other duties as directed by designated Supervisor. • Is tactful; courteous and at all times and cooperates with other hospital staff. Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education/Training: Non applicable Certification/Registration/Licensure: non applicable Job Related Experience: • 1 year acute hospital or S.N.F. experience preferred. • Must read, write and understand English. • Must have demonstrated ability to follow directions. Physical Requirements: • Personal cleanliness. • Physically healthy and strong enough to perform duties (able to lift 30 lbs).