Campus Housekeeper - Westwood - 2nd shift

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare institution as a Campus Housekeeper. In this pivotal role, you will ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, performing essential cleaning tasks across various facility areas. Your contributions will directly support patient care and the overall mission of the organization. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow established procedures, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness. If you are looking for a rewarding role where your efforts make a real difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and provide dependable service.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning procedures according to schedule meeting quality standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning procedures in various facility areas.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Relationships

Technical Skills

Cleaning Procedures

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Floor Care Equipment

Upholstery Equipment

Job description

Campus Housekeeper - Westwood - 2nd shift

Job ID: R-31320 Location: Westwood, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Performs job specific responsibilities; consistently supports patient centered environment. Demonstrates accountability for own actions and decisions. Follows policies, procedures, and standards; complies with Corporate Compliance Program. Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position. Participates in performance improvement activities. Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively. Takes responsibility for own learning needs. Participates as a member of a team to achieve organizational goals. Brings ideas/concerns to supervisor; participates in department decision-making. This posting is for a need for 2nd shift; 3pm-11:30pm.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Performs cleaning procedures according to cleaning schedule meeting department quality standards.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the cleaning procedures utilized in all facility spaces. Examples of areas to clean include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, isolation rooms, utility rooms, surgery, labor and delivery, exam rooms, public areas, restrooms, labs, offices, classrooms, auditoriums, corridors, escalators, elevators, stairwells, morgue, surgical procedure areas, ICU, Burn Unit, Bone Marrow Unit, ancillary areas, outer buildings, storerooms, equipment rooms, housekeeping closets, dock areas, trash areas, and outside entrance areas.
• Follows all hospital and department Infection Prevention and Control, Human Resources, and Safety policies and procedures. Reports all infection prevention and control and safety incidents to supervisor. Assists with completion of incident report.
• May be trained to complete the following project cleaning if required in work assignment: Scrub, strip, spray buff, and burnish hard surface floors using floor care equipment according to established procedures. Shampoos carpet, furniture, and mats using floor care & upholstery equipment. Moves equipment and/or furniture. Washes walls, ceilings, doors, floors, windows, vents, lights, trashcans, trash dumpsters, equipment, and furniture as directed. Replaces curtains, blinds, draperies, and shower curtains as assigned.
• Delivers clean linen, stocking linen carts to established par levels.
• Removes soiled linen and trash, transporting it to the appropriate soiled linen storage rooms, dumpsters, or recycle containers.
• Keeps housekeeping cart and closet clean, safe, and orderly. Collects equipment and/or supplies for daily use. Re-stocks housekeeping cart and closet daily to ensure correct and adequate supply of chemicals and cleaning supplies. Uses cleaning chemicals safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
• Operates and maintains housekeeping equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with established procedures. Cleans equipment before returning it to storage area. Reports equipment in need of repair to supervisor. Reports safety hazards.
• May be required to carry a pager or radio for communication purposes. Responds to pages, radio, and telephone communications promptly and professionally.
• Shows consideration when interacting with co-workers and customers.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and provide dependable service.
• Participates in team meetings, in-service training, and special programs. Accepts constructive correction as a means for growth and development.
• Assists supervisor with on-the-job training of new employees.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1 or more years of custodial experience.
• 2 or more years with one employer.

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to perform operations with units such as cup, pint, quart, and ounce as well as inch, foot, and yards.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information.