Housekeeper (601)

JOB SUMMARY: To provide the medical staff, nursing services, support staff, patient and customers with an adequate supply of clean/functional linen in a timely manner, and a physical environment that is visibly clean and sanitized.

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas

• Performs trash and soiled linen removal and distribution of clean linens through the hospital.

• Cleaning of corridors, stairways, and other areas.

• Sets up meeting rooms for various events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily cleaning of patient rooms, discharge rooms, exam rooms and utility areas.

• Performs trash and soiled linen removal throughout the hospital.

• Cleaning of corridors, stairways and other areas.

• Sets up meeting rooms for various events. Distributes clean linen throughout the hospital.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Must be able to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.

• Must enjoy working with others and serving customers.

• Must be able to work around and clean up blood and body fluid spills.

• Must be able, (after training), to demonstrate correct cleaning procedures, use of chemicals, supplies and equipment.

• Physical demands include: standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, turning/twisting, bending at waist, reaching, lifting approximately 25 pounds, carrying approximately 20 pounds, pushing approximately 250 pounds and good manual dexterity.