Housekeeper

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the facility is clean for its patients, staff and visitors.

REPORTS TO: . Facilities Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A high school diploma or GED

· 1-2 years of housekeeping experience, preferably in a hospital or inpatient facility

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms, patient care units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

· Wash windows, walls, floors, beds, furniture upon patient discharge. Applies clean linen on disinfected patient bed.

· Report any furniture, fixtures, building, equipment repairs required to Housekeeping Supervisor.

· Utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.

· Use and maintain equipment properly

· Report safety hazards as appropriate.

· Transport trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.