Job Description

General Purpose of Job:  

Performs a variety of tasks involved in the cleaning of patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas.

 

Essential Duties:

• Selects cleaning materials and supplies from designated area and transports to work area.


• Cleans and disinfects assigned patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas.  Duties include, but are not limited to, dusting furniture, sweeping/mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, removing trash and soiled linens, changing linens, cleaning fixtures, and washing windows.


• Washes and polishes sinks, showers, mirrors, and similar fixtures/equipment.  Replenishes supplies of soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other dispensable items.


• Stocks and delivers linens to designated areas.


• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs.


• Keeps equipment, supplies and cart in a clean and orderly condition.


• Shampoos carpets as directed.


• Strips, waxes and polishes floors as directed.


• Identifies cause and determines method of removing stains from floors, carpets and furniture using a variety of cleaning supplies and equipment.


• Assumes responsibility for delivering, ordering, and stocking linen to all departments.


• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.


• Uses PPE as required.


• Supports and serves a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements	• None
Work Experience	• No prior work related experience
Education	• High school diploma or GED
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	• Knowledge and understanding of general cleaning methods, materials and equipment • Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies applicable to the environmental services function including infection control and safety practices • Ability to read and understand labels and instructions on cleaning solutions and equipment • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in a pleasant manner with staff, patients and their families, and visitors while performing housekeeping tasks • Physical ability to continuously stand/walk/bend/reach/stoop/kneel/ crouch/lift, remove trash and soiled linens, and properly utilize required equipment • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job