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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under close supervision and according to prescribed procedures, cleans and services rooms by dry and damp mopping floors, dusting and disinfecting furniture and equipment, vacuuming carpets. Makes and cleans bed units of discharged patients. Responsible for cleanliness and servicing of assigned area. Able and willing to do all duties required of a Housekeeper and work all shifts.

REPORTS TO: Housekeeping Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** 1. Uses proper chemical solutions.

• Promotes a customer service mindset. Treats others courteously and with

  respect.

• Responds to all requests and calls with a can do attitude. Follows up on

  requests with a sense of urgency.

• Views everything with a process improvement mindset. Constantly works

  towards the improvement of customer satisfaction.

• Dusts and damp mops floors using the "S" stroke method.

• Empties waste containers and trash, damp wipes containers and relines with

  clean waste liners.

  ** 7. Responsible for the safe and economical use of supplies and care of

  equipment.

** 8. Vacuums carpets thoroughly by moving objects, making sure to get the

corners and edges.

** 9. Dusts furniture, equipment, windowsills, exterior of cabinets, files and

picture frames.

• High dusts and damp wipes horizontal surfaces.

• Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion and reports any

  needed equipment or furniture repairs to the supervisor.

• Inspects bedside curtain and window drapes/blinds and reports any needed

  repair or replacements to supervisor.

• Cleans and polishes bathtubs, sinks, mirrors and similar fixtures.

• Cleans restrooms including toilets, sinks, showers and fixtures.

• Replenishes hand soaps, paper towels, tissue and re-stocks supplies.

• Spot washes walls and wall fixtures.

• Damp wipes light lenses within reach.

• Responsible for daily cleaning of patient rooms and terminal cleaning of

  discharged rooms including washing and remaking of beds.

• Responsible for cleaning offices, utility rooms, exam rooms, waiting

  rooms, and other ancillary rooms within areas of assignment.

• Responsible for responding to emergency requests for clean ups and needs

  within the area of assignment.

** 21. Maintains order and cleanliness of closet and cart in assigned area.

** 22. Reports abnormal or unusual conditions observed or encountered to the

Housekeeping Supervisor.

• Has working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and promptly

  reports any potential Corporate Compliance violations to the Corporate Compliance Officer.

• Is familiar with and demonstrates Continuous Quality Improvement

  principles and participates in the process as appropriate, focusing on meeting the customer service needs of the internal and external customers.

• Must possess the highest ethical standards with respect to discretion and

  regard for confidential information.

• Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as

  required by position.

• In order to provide the highest quality care to our patients and

  residents, individuals may be required to work hours beyond those normally scheduled. Work schedules may be subject to change based on the needs of the department.

• It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the

  classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

EXPERIENCE:

No formal experience is required for this job.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Work is moderate, with considerable walking and standing. Reaches and handles, using hands and arms, when performing cleaning tasks. Visual sharpness needed when cleaning, dusting and polishing to make sure that work is being done correctly. Hands are frequently in contact with glass, water and cleaning and/or disinfecting solutions. At various times during the day the individual must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. And transport materials of that weight to various sites throughout DAVENPORT & TAYLOR.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. But employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

Requirements