HOUSEKEEPER

Housekeeper

The Housekeeper performs daily cleaning, sanitation, and supply restocking within assigned areas throughout Decatur Memorial Hospital and its affiliated properties. All duties are completed in accordance with established Environmental Services and Infection Prevention & Control procedures to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Schedule

• 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Alternating schedule consisting of three 11.5-hour shifts per week (approximately 40.5 hours weekly)
• 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM One 6-hour shift scheduled per pay period

Weekend Rotation

• Includes one 12-hour shift on either Saturday or Sunday per pay period

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lift objects and climb ladders as needed
• Capable of performing tasks requiring moderate physical effort

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of soil types (soluble vs. insoluble) and proper cleaning methods to ensure effective sanitation.
• Maintain cleaning carts and EVS storage areas in a clean, organized, and fully stocked condition per department standards.
• Safely prepare and use cleaning chemicals, including proper dilution rates and compliance with safety guidelines.
• Perform routine floor care, including dust mopping, wet/microfiber mopping, and carpet vacuuming.
• Handle and dispose of all waste streams, including regulated medical waste, in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Clean and disinfect medical equipment, including IV (Sigma Smart) pumps.
• Complete daily cleaning of patient rooms, ensuring a sanitary and safe environment.
• Follow AIDET and customer service protocols to enhance patient experience and satisfaction scores.
• Perform discharge and transfer cleaning for inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Adhere to isolation cleaning procedures, utilizing appropriate PPE and infection control practices.
• Clean offices, conference rooms, laboratories, restrooms, locker rooms, and public areas.
• Perform specialized cleaning in procedural areas, including between-case and terminal cleaning.
• Maintain cleanliness in pharmacy IV rooms following strict sterile protocols.
• Identify and report facility maintenance issues and submit work orders as needed.
• Maintain and properly use all EVS equipment, including vacuums and cleaning carts.
• Perform basic maintenance of hard and soft flooring.
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or injuries promptly.
• Complete all assigned duties efficiently within designated timeframes.
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and ongoing compliance education.
• Stay current with departmental policies, procedures, and communications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.