Housekeeper

Job Objective: A brief overview of the position. Responsible for regular cleaning and general upkeep of patient, public and or office areas, and associated ancillary areas, such as nurse's station, restrooms, treatment rooms, lounges, etc. Reports to Department Director and Management team Supervises N/A Ages of Patients Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric Blood Borne Pathogens Moderate Potential Qualifications Education Required: Must speak and read English Licensure/Certification N/A Experience Preferred: Some previous housekeeping/janitorial experience Essential Responsibilities Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations. Cleans occupied and discharged patient rooms Cleans all associated ancillary areas of assigned patient care unit. Responds to emergencies assigned by nursing, or through Environmental services Department. Maintains adequate cleaning supplies to complete shift Refills all paper and other supplies as needed Cleans cart and closet at end of shift; Return all borrowed equipment Notifies nursing supervisor as rooms are ready for new admissions Notifies EVS department secretary of any maintenance concerns Empties all sharps containers when ¾ full Maintains assigned area in accordance to all departmental policies and procedures Provides patient observation at the discretion of a nurse and communicates observations of patient condition changes to nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Created: 2024-11-05