Housekeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Housekeeper provides complete daily housekeeping routines such as cleaning client rooms, staff offices and public areas, while ensuring a safe and risk preventative environment within OSHA regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Preferably one (1) year experience in housekeeping field.

Certifications: CPR Certified and renewed every two years, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and TB testing required within 90 days of hire.

Additional Requirements: Must be able to work with minimal supervision. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks of patient rooms, offices and public areas.
• Vacuum, dust, mop, sweep and take out trash.
• Ensure that adequate linens are kept in the facility.
• Clean areas with disinfectants.
• Refill supplies (paper products, soap, etc.)
• Assures that supply closets are kept clean and orderly.
• Keep cleaning supplies and equipment safely stored when not in use and away from patients access when in use.
• Assist the Housekeeping Supervisor in other duties assigned.
• Assist other departmental staff, as requested.
• Report any situations that may affect the health and well-being of patients or employees.
• Assist in assuring a safe and risk preventive environment.
• Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and Safety/Risk Management plans, policies and procedures.
• Use time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
• Address patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.
• Assist in any emergencies that may arise.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
• Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.