Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform cleaning duties safely and in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations or law.

• Follow organization policy and procedures in order to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.

• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.

• Other housekeeping duties, such as move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, cooking utensils, silverware, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, as needed.

• Launder soiled linens as directed.

• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit uses. Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift.

• Routinely practice infection control measures. Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility.

• May oversee the day-to-day operation of housekeeping for facility.

• May be responsible for stocking of supplies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• One or more years’ housekeeping experience in a commercial, clinic or healthcare environment required.

• Previous Lead experience preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

PAY RANGE:

• $14.80 to $20.73 per hour

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Communication: Intermediate

• Attention to Detail: Some Knowledge

• Safety Minded: Advanced

• Leadership: Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

• High School/GED or better in Diploma

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Basic Life Support)

Preferred

• Drivers License

Experience

Required

• 1 year: One or more years’ housekeeping experience in a commercial, clinic or healthcare environment required.

Preferred

• Previous Lead experience preferred.