Housekeeping Attendant

Housekeeping Attendant

Under direct supervision, maintains prescribed standards of cleanliness for assigned areas using approved cleaning solutions & procedures by following posted work schedules. Supervision Received & Exercised : Under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Services. Performs assigned duties and tasks in accordance with organizational rules, policies, & procedure.

Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws - Maintains floor & other surfaces by independently operating, electric washing, stripping, waxing, polishing, & vacuuming equipment, making adjustments to control & operation techniques to obtain optimum results - Performs all general cleaning duties in assigned work area such as offices, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, examination rooms, patient rooms, & special procedure rooms by dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, & vacuuming using approved procedures, materials & equipment - Inspects assigned area to ensure compliance with department standards; assures security; reports deficiencies - Replenishes dispensers for such items as soap, hand towels, toilet tissue, & toilet seat covers in assigned area - Properly disposes of all refuse generated such as paper, patient foamites, needles, syringe IV tubing, glass, pressurized cans, isolated trash, & other items by depositing in appropriate receptacles through specified procedures - Transports & disposes of soiled linen in proper areas through approved methods - Cleans & maintains all receptacles & replaces w / proper size, type, & color of plastic liners as needed - Moves equipment / furniture; removes & hangs drapes & cubicle curtains - Cleans equipment such as wheelchairs, gurneys & hamper holders according to established procedures - May perform other routine duties assigned such as : moving & delivering materials throughout the facility; patient checkout procedures by sanitizing beds, mattresses, furniture & unit w / approved materials through specified procedures & makes up bed w / fresh linen in specified manners - Participants in staff development within the department & in courses required by the medical center - Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting w / other personnel - Health Plan members & the public - Performs other related duties as required - Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience : N / A

Education :

N / A

License, Certification, Registration :

• N / A

Additional Requirements :

• Possess good physical stamina & be able to endure long periods of time on feet.
• Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting required.
• Ability to read & follow basic work instructions required.

Preferred Qualifications :

• N / A

Notes :

• Task #FOC-19. This is an On-call position that works alternating weekends and includes rotating days off during the week.