Overview

The Housekeeper I is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the hospital. This entry-level position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to ensure patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas meet established cleanliness and infection control standards. The Housekeeper I plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Essential Duties

• Perform daily cleaning and disinfecting of patient rooms, restrooms, offices, corridors, waiting areas, and other assigned areas following established housekeeping protocols.
• Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors and surfaces to maintain cleanliness and appearance.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, handrails, and furniture to prevent the spread of infection.
• Remove trash, soiled linens, and biohazard waste from designated areas and dispose of them according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand sanitizers in patient rooms and common areas.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Report any safety hazards, damaged equipment, or maintenance needs to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Assist in preparing rooms for new admissions by making beds, changing linens, and restocking supplies.
• Respond to housekeeping requests from staff and patients promptly and professionally.
• Participate in ongoing training and development sessions to maintain knowledge of housekeeping best practices and safety standards.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Responsibilities

Required Experience:

• Physical ability to perform tasks that involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques and the use of housekeeping equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes: 

Compensation

•              Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
•              Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
•              Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE

•              Paid Time Off programs
•              Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
•              Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
•              Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
•              Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

•              Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Refer to SDS Sheets
• Video Display Terminals: None
• Blood and Body Fluids: Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids during cleaning procedures.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Occasional exposure to TB or airborne pathogens during cleaning procedures.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Required to communicate with supervisor and patients.
• Vision: Ability to see soiled carpet, digital pager messages, assignments, etc..
• Smell: Ability to detect foul odors, helpful to note presence of electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing: Ability to hear alarms, voice pager messages.
• Touch: Ability to feel heat or cold with hands.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 0%
• Twist: 6%
• Stand: 33%
• Crawl: 1%
• Walk: 33%
• Kneel: 5%
• Lift: 6%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 10%
• Climb: 2%
• Bend: 5%
• Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Putting away supplies, sometimes overhead. Mops and brooms - carried 10', knee high; vacuums - carried 1', ankle high; chairs (35#) carried 10', waist high.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 0
• Twist: 18
• Stand: 130
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 155
• Kneel: 15
• Lift: 22
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 20
• Climb: 9
• Bend: 30
• Reach above shoulders: 10

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. 
• Normal weight: 50-200#
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
• Fine Manipulation: Wringing out cloths.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: 50 lbs of pressure - vacuum, locking carts

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours : 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere:
• Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical - Vacuums, floor equipment, cleaning supplies/other chemicals
• Protective Clothing Required: Goggles and gloves

Pay Range