Housekeeper

About this role

Default Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Salary range:

$19.00

Schedule:

Per Diem

Shift Hours:

8 Hour employee

Department:

EVS (Professional Office Buildings)

Job Objective:

Responsible for regular cleaning and general upkeep of patient, public and or office areas, and associated ancillary areas, such as nurse’s station, restrooms, treatment rooms, lounges, etc.

Job Description:

Education:

N/A

Licensure/Certification:

Required: California Driver License if assigned to CC8443 EVS (Professional Office Buildings)

Experience:

Preferred: Housekeeping/janitorial experience

Reports To: Director or Manager

Supervises: N/A

Ages of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens: Moderate Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner, Ability to work independently and as a team member, Knowledge of housekeeping equipment, procedures and products

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Cleans occupied and discharged patient rooms.
• Cleans all associated ancillary areas of assigned patient care unit.
• Responds to emergencies assigned by nursing, or through Environmental Services Department.
• Maintains adequate cleaning supplies to complete shift.
• Refills all paper and other supplies as needed.
• Cleans cart and closet at end of shift; returns all borrowed equipment.
• Notifies nursing supervisor as rooms are ready for new admissions.
• Notifies EVS department secretary of any maintenance concerns.
• Empties all sharps containers when 3/4 full.
• Maintains assigned area in accordance to all departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides patient observation at the discretion of a nurse and communicates observations of patient condition changes to nurse.
• May be responsible for delivering supplies and equipment to various locations.
• Assists with onboarding new employees as assigned.
• Works in multiple locations as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.