Housekeeper

at Clara Barton Medical Center in Hoisington, Kansas, United States

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented person to keep our facilities looking their best. Housekeepers are responsible for providing a safe and sanitary environment within our hospital and clinics. Assigned areas may include patient rooms and common areas, as well as, surgery/PACU. Applicant must be willing and able to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis as assigned by Manager. This position may require call rotation with surgery cleaning responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Must be able to learn and follow verbal and written instructions
2. Assemble materials and supplies and transport them to the work area
3. Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings, equipment, and mopping floors with appropriate cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease.
4. Be able to dust window sills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment
5. Responsible to wash outside and inside windows and screens 
6. Scour and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors, and similar equipment
7. Replenish supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items
8. Requests help in moving heavy furniture and in turning mattresses. 
9. Report any mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in assigned area to the manager
10. Wash walls and ceilings 
11. Collect and remove trash, hazardous waste and garbage to designated containers.
12. Perform other duties as assigned but not limited to the above.