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, restrooms, 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 areas.
- 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 (1-3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
