Housekeeper

HousekeeperThe HOUSEKEEPER is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the appearance of all public areas of the work site, cleaning and sanitizing patient/client rooms, changing bed/bath linens, deep cleaning of assigned areas, sweeping/mopping floors, removing trash and meeting/event set-up. In addition, the HOUSEKEEPER is responsible for restocking Housekeeping supplies.The successful candidate will possess the following:One year housekeeping experience, preferably in a hospital or similar environmentLaundry experience required preferredKnowledge of housekeeping supplies including cleaning chemicalsKnowledge of deep cleaning / maintaining multiple areas of a hospital including patient rooms (occupied and un-occupied), nursing stations, lounges, cafeteria / kitchen, waiting areas and officesExperience with floor maintenanceMust be able to communicate (speak and understand) EnglishPRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONSDusts furniture, woodwork, equipment. Mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in all areas as needed. Wet mops rooms, halls, stairways, and public areas.Operates housekeeping mechanical equipmentMoves furniture pertaining to cleaning proceduresBuffs, strips, waxes and polishes floorsRemoves waste and soiled linens from work area following hospital proceduresPerforms routine and deep cleaning of patient rooms, preparing room for next occupant.Follows isolation and infection control procedures