Housekeeper

HousekeepingDry and wet mops large areas of floors and operates buffing equipment. Operate a high-speed floor burnisher. Performs heavy-duty cleaning of floors and carpets. In doing so, removes soil by using mechanical stripping equipment and shampoos carpeted floors by operating mechanical shampooing equipment. Follows the floor cleaning schedule set forth by the facility manager. Gathers refuse from wastebaskets in assigned areas and inserts fresh liners. Transports same in hand pushed cart to designated area. Following established sanitation procedures, segregates bagged refuse. Replenish tissue and towels and fills hand soap dispensers regularly. Spot cleans carpets and mats. Responsible for cleaning and storing housekeeping equipment. Requests and receives cleaning equipment and supplies such as mops, buckets, electronic buffer, carpet extractor, vacuum cleaner, rags, disinfectants, etc. from the designated supply area. Prepares cleaning solutions according to detailed written instructions. Returns unused supplies to utility room and cleans utility cart and equipment. Keeps janitor closets clean and orderly. Cleans windows, walls, ceilings, over bed lights, doors and TV sets at regular intervals. Determines method of removing stains using a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies. Responsible for high dusting lights in hallways and office areas and patient areas (only in empty patient rooms). Responsible for baseboards in hallways and patient areas. Assists in moving furniture and equipment using equipment necessary such as hand carts and dollies. Responsible for knowing the lifting requirements of the job and requesting assistance when needed. Observes all safety and hygiene rules/regulations. Attends all in-services and meetings. Repairs and maintains miscellaneous items, such as furniture. Makes scheduled tours of plant and grounds to ensure security, and watches for conditions that could result in injury or loss due to fire, water leakage, spills, or sewerage backup. Uses activating card to record progress on tours. Reports to supervisor or police authorities any unusual or suspicious condition detected. Opens or locks doors, windows, and gates at proper times. Reports to supervisor any incidence of visitor, driver, or employee actions which could result in injury or loss to company or employees. Participates in fire training as part of plant fire brigade. Runs fire drills as requested and assigned. Check in and distribute all incoming supplies. Puts away medical supplies in the central supply area. Conducts PM checks, monthly generator checks, maintains logs as assigned, along with assigned reports. Accepts call for facilities as assigned on a rotating basis. Reacts promptly and courteously to all calls received in the fashion directed by the supervisor. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books; journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, etc. Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures. Displays concern and initiative. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital policies that apply to assigned duties. Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct. Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.