JOB SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Environmental Services Manager or Supervisor. Follows established procedures for cleaning and maintaining patient areas. Performs other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
- Follows department policies and procedures.
- Selects cleaning materials and supplies, transports to assigned work area.
- Disinfects all areas of the patient rooms and patient care areas, nursing stations, lobbies, cafeteria, chapel, public restrooms, ancillary areas, office areas as well as vacuuming hallway/lobby entrance mats,
- Maintains elevators, stairways, vents, light fixtures and all carpeting and hard floors.
- Responds to patient housekeeping requests.
- Prepares discharged patient rooms for new admissions.
- Adheres to all safety and infection control guidelines.
- Complies with isolation policies as indicated by protocol.
- Reports maintenance/repairs issues noted during course of housekeeping work.
- Removes regular and bio-hazard trash according to procedure and protocol in assigned areas.
- Changes soiled cubicle curtains as needed or on a rotating basis.
- Cleans and restocks cart at end of shift.
- Cleans and returns all equipment to storage area.
- Attends department meetings as required.
- Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient/ resident care and related information.
- Complies with Hospital Corporate Compliance Program including but not limited to, Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and Hospital policies and procedures.
- Must be free from government sanctions involving health care and /or financial practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Education
- Licensure
- Experience
- General cleaning, preferably in a healthcare setting
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