HOUSEKEEPER

The HOUSEKEEPER is responsible cleaning and maintaining the appearance of all public areas of the work site, cleaning and sanitizing patient/client rooms, changing bed/bath linens, deep cleaning of assigned areas, sweeping/mopping floors, removing trash and meeting/event set-up.  In addition, the HOUSEKEEPER is responsible for restocking Housekeeping supplies.  

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• One year housekeeping experience, preferably in a hospital or similar environment


• Laundry experience required preferred


• Knowledge of housekeeping supplies including cleaning chemicals


• Knowledge of deep cleaning / maintaining multiple areas of a hospital including patient rooms (occupied and un-occupied), nursing stations, lounges, cafeteria / kitchen, waiting areas and offices


• Experience with floor maintenance


• Must be able to communicate (speak and understand) English

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment. Mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in all areas as needed. Wet mops rooms, halls, stairways, and public areas.


• Operates housekeeping mechanical equipment


• Moves furniture pertaining to cleaning procedures


• Buffs, strips, waxes and polishes floors


• Removes waste and soiled linens from work area following hospital procedures


• Performs routine and deep cleaning of patient rooms, preparing room for next occupant.  


• Follows isolation and infection control procedures