Performs according to established procedures a variety of services/duties to maintain the hospital campus in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition; including but not limited to vacuuming, buffing, mopping, general cleaning, move furniture, room set up and any other housekeeping task assigned.

Education and/or Other Requirements

• High school graduate preferred.  Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills to provide exceptional customer service focus.
• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Maintains good public relations with all patients, visitors, and staff.

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Cleans assigned areas according to established guidelines.
  • Maintains all assigned patient rooms, ancillary, clinical and department areas and public areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
  • Other duties include stripping and making beds.
  • Maintains equipment in a clean condition and demonstrates efficient and safe use of equipment and informs supervisor when repairs are needed
• Cooperates with co-workers and supervisor.
• Meets quality standards.
• Maintains equipment in clean condition and good repair.
• Follows safety and infection control procedures.
  • Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed and upon request.
  • Observes and reports the need for repairs to furniture, building, and fixtures for safety to self and others.
  • In case of fire or other internal disaster or community disaster, performs duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment and chemicals; follows established guidelines for use of both; observes and calls in work order for the repair of equipment
• Attends meetings, in-services and educational programs.
• Follow seven step procedure following patient discharges.
  • Follows guidelines for ‘isolation’ patient discharges.