Housekeeper (Per Diem)
About this role
Overview
The Housekeeper is responsible for the regularly scheduled cleaning and disinfection, waste removal, linen management and floor care of an assigned area of the hospital. This role contributes to the safety of all patients, staff and visitors by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all clinical and non-clinical areas in the Hospital and off-site facilities. This position necessitates good physical dexterity utilizing suitable body mechanics and stamina for sustained periods of time. Requires flexibility to changing priorities in daily workload and requires a high level of dedication and attention to detail to meet infection prevention standards.
Responsibilities
Cleans and disinfects all surfaces and equipment in patient rooms, clinical units, procedure areas and surgical suites, non-clinical common areas and restrooms. Meets target cleaning times for cleaning discharge patient rooms and daily base workflow within assigned unit. Cleaning to meet all infection prevention & EVS department policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Document accurate records of work accomplished utilizing daily shift checklists, daily discharge checklist and records terminal cleans.
Cleaning to include turnover cleaning and terminal room cleaning of Operating Room (OR) suites. Performs set-up and storage of surgery specialty tables and other equipment as needed. Change sharps containers in restricted area. Transports soiled linens from restricted area to soiled utility room.
Cleaning of isolation patient rooms and other clinical areas and cleaning of bio-hazard spills safely and effectively as trained and per policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. Properly use & dispose of personal protection equipment (PPE) when used in areas/rooms that require specific and standard PPE.
Transports regular trash, recycling, biohazard waste and other waste products from origination point to soiled utility on the unit.
Stock clean linen, mops & cleaning towels in bulk linen area, clinical units and housekeeping closets as assigned. Cleaning and stocking supplies in clinical and non-clinical areas. Clean and stock housekeeping cart at the end of the shift. Document accurate records for linen distribution.
Performs daily Ultraviolet (UV) robot disinfection in each Operating Room (OR) suite, all Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Discharges, Isolation rooms and in patient units per robot standard operating procedures. Proper use of all EVS equipment including use and/or dilution of all cleaning chemicals. Equipment to include but not limited to: Mops, brooms, vacuums, wall washing tools, disinfection robot.
Performs other duties upon request, including but not limited to: training of new staff members, deep cleaning, report safety issues or any areas that require repair and attention to EVS Manager or Lead Housekeeper.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience: Housekeeping or Janitorial experience in a medical or hotel setting preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: N/A
Required Skills & Knowledge: Must be able to read written instructions, labels, training materials and check lists in English, and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Strong interpersonal skills to work professionally with co-workers in all departments and communicate with patients and visitors.