Housekeeper

Housekeeper Requirements Ability to lift 40 lbs Strict adherence to patient confidentiality, boundaries and ethics Housekeeper Duties & Responsibilities Ensures patient rooms, bathrooms, community areas, staff offices, group rooms, nursing stations, corridors, stairwells, etc., are clean, properly disinfected, sanitized, and free of odor at all times Wet mops daily or as needed Buff floors, strip, seal and refinish floors as requested (HPH only) Attend to spills immediately Empty trash and clean containers Clean floor edges and corners to prevent build-up Clean windows, windowsills and other furnishings Knowledge of chemical handling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Knowledge of OSHA safety precautions Knowledge of Infection Control Standards ? Hand Washing, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Blood spill kits, etc. General knowledge of proper cleaning procedures, disinfecting, etc. Replaces soiled linen, as needed, in patient rooms Handles all Bio-Hazard Utilize standard precautions at all times Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient?s right Coordinates with MHS/RS staff to maintain accurate linen and scrubs inventory Attend all unit, facility meeting and case conferences as directed by Supervisor Attend mandatory training Other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor, Hospital Administrator, Program Director, Area Director and/or Vice President #J-18808-Ljbffr High Point & Affiliated Organizations