1st Shift 6am-2:30pm
2nd Shift 2pm-10:30pm
Job Summary:
Cleans all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures. Participates in performance improvement activities.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
· Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Housekeeping Department.
· Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
· Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
· Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
· Uses and maintains equipment properly.
· Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
· Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
· Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
· Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
· Replenishes supplies.
· Follows all infection prevention and control practices, including Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions and hand hygiene.
· Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
· Works day, evening or night shift as assigned.
· Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
· Observes safety precautions at all times.
· Maintains and ensures age-specific precautions.
· Performs all aspects of assigned tasks in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
· Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
· Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
· Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regulatory Requirements:
· High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
· One to three (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Location: In person
