Housekeeper, Full-Time Environmental Services 1k BONUS INCLUDED

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties :

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.
• Performs routine cleaning of inpatient and outpatient patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, activity rooms, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, courtyards, corridors, and parking lots in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Performs terminal / detailed cleaning of the patient and exam rooms by following check list or as instructed by Nursing personnel.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and isolation precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Works day or evening shifts as assigned.
• Maintains age specific safety precautions.
• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand equipment operation manuals.
• Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean floors on a rotating basis.
• Cleans cafeteria tables and floors daily; degreases kitchen floors and baseboards nightly.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and / or Licensure – High School degree (or equivalent) preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Experience – A minimum of two (2) years’ experience with housekeeping and environmental services duties, to include janitorial / custodial duties, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Additional Requirements – Must be available for on-call; weekend, day, and evening shifts as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations :

Benefits