Housekeeper (Per Diem)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented professional to support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment on an as-needed basis supporting DTLA Surgery Center. In this role, the selected individual will help maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and sanitation throughout assigned areas while contributing to a positive experience for residents, guests, patients, or team members.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares the procedure room for cleanliness before case carts, supplies, equipment, and instruments are brought into the room.

2. Damp dusts all horizontal surfaces including furniture, lights, booms, and equipment using a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with a facility-approved detergent/disinfectant before the first scheduled case of the day.

3. Cleans equipment brought from areas outside the restricted area before bringing them into the procedure room.

4. Assesses the perioperative environment frequently for cleanliness.

5. Takes actions to implement cleaning and disinfection procedures when needed in collaboration with other surgical and environmental services personnel.

6. Changes reusable string and microfiber mops and cleaning cloths are after each use.

7. Takes measures to prevent vermin infestation of the environment (eg, not leaving food out in lounges, keeping doors and windows closed).

8. Cleans procedure rooms after each surgical or invasive procedure and ensures that properly prepared, facility-approved disinfectants are used.

9. Identifies all items to be cleaned between cases (eg, all surfaces of OR procedure bed, mattresses, positioning devices, tourniquet cuffs, blood pressure cuffs, transport vehicles, bins, kick buckets, work surfaces).

10. Ensures that contaminated laundry is disposed of appropriately after the procedure is completed.

11. Handles contaminated disposable and reusable items safely and according to facility policies and state and federal regulations.

12. Identifies noninfectious disposable items and ensures that they are disposed of in appropriate receptacles.

13. Implements correct daily terminal cleaning processes to include: unused rooms, wet-vacuuming of floors, sub sterile areas, hallways and floors, scrub and utility areas, storage areas, and disassembly and cleaning of the cleaning equipment.

14. Demonstrates weekly or monthly cleaning (eg, heating and air conditioning vents, sterilizers and loading carts, clean and soiled utility rooms, walls and ceilings, unrestricted areas, ventilation ducts, refrigerators and ice machines, scrub sinks).

15. Adheres to bloodborne pathogen standards and standard precautions to include the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (eg, gloves, masks, eye protection, face shields) when cleaning the room and equipment and when handling any potentially infectious materials (eg, disposing of liquid waste).

16. Performs hand hygiene when gloves are removed and as soon as possible when hands are soiled.

17. Demonstrates appropriate cleaning and disinfection methods when caring for patients infected or colonized with drug-resistant pathogens (eg, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant enterococci, Mycobacterium tuberculosis) or gram-negative bacteria.

18. Demonstrates the containment, cleaning, disinfection, and surveillance processes that are necessary during construction, repair, renovation, or demolition.

19. Demonstrates “Environmental Sanitation and Terminal Cleaning” techniques found in the AORN Nursing Video Library.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, or cleaning experience is preferred
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and reliability for per diem scheduling needs.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching as required by the role.
• Professional communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach.

Preferred Attributes

• Flexible availability to work varying shifts based on operational needs.
• Ability to adapt to different environments and priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized setting.

What We Offer

• Flexible per diem scheduling based on business needs.
• Opportunity to contribute to a positive and well-maintained environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on service and quality.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.