Overview

Maintain assigned areas in a sanitary, orderly, safe and attractive condition.

Responsibilities

Cleaning

• Cleans assigned areas using appropriate cleaning solutions and disinfectants:
• Dry mops and wet mops non-carpet floors.
• Vacuums carpeted floors, stairs and stairwells.
• Maintains all entries to hospital, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Washes furnishings and equipment.
• Dusts windowsills, blinds, furniture and all other areas requiring dusting.
• Empties all trash receptacles and replaces with new bags. Transport all trash to compactor and discarded cardboard to the appropriate recycling receptacle.
• Scours and polishes sink, showers, toilets, mirrors, and similar equipment, and replenishes supplies of soap, paper towels, and other disposable items.
• Washes walls, ceiling vents and windows.
• Makes beds with clean linens in prescribed manner. Cleans bed units at discharge and when exchanging rooms.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are low.
• Notifies supervisor of work orders, mechanical failures and unsafe conditions.
• Assists laundry staff with collection, folding, and delivery of laundry, as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Housekeeping experience in a hospital/health care facility preferred.