Housekeeper

Worksourceheartofgeorgia; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Worksourceheartofgeorgia in Jesup, Georgia, is hiring for Environmental Services. The position focuses on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital. Candidates will perform cleaning responsibilities, including patient rooms, bathrooms, and public areas, while adhering to safety and infection control protocols.

A grade school education or equivalent is preferred. Teamwork and attention to detail are essential in this safety-sensitive role. Join us in a climate-controlled environment with well-lit work areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand hazardous warning labels.
• Experience in cleaning/sanitizing healthcare environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and care areas daily.
• Handle waste and soiled linens according to safety guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Ability to follow safety procedures

Attention to detail

Education

Grade school or equivalent

Job description

To maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital. Cleans and sanitizes rooms and furnishings in assigned areas by following established policies and procedures. Must be knowledgeable of and comply with established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

Follows established policies and procedures of the Environmental Service Department. Contacts supervisor when problems arise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents. Follow specified procedures, work patterns and routines.
• Horizontal Surfaces: Remove dust, dirt, greasy film, wash if necessary and sanitize daily in patient rooms and patient care areas.
• Patient Rooms: In addition to above, perform terminal cleaning procedures and prepare room for new occupant, or concurrent cleaning procedures for rooms with long-term patients. Follow isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Bathrooms: Clean and disinfect daily - all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, walls as far as can be reached. Clean high areas, Replenish bathroom supplies.
• Floors: Dust mop, wet mop, sanitize/disinfect
• Carpet: Vacuum, shampoo, or extract
• Walls, windows, doors, ceilings, spot clean all surfaces
• Fixtures, furnishings, furniture: Dust, damp wipe, spot clean, wash, sanitize/disinfect, polish, change drapes/cubicle curtains. Clean/sanitize shelves, ledges, vents, woodwork, window frames, Empty, clean and reline waste baskets. Straighten and rearrange furniture as needed, Clean over-head lights.
• Waste and soiled linens: Remove from work area in accordance with infection control guidelines, Place in specified containers.
• Receive assignments: Assemble needed materials and supplies, load service cart and transport to work area A.M. and return P.M.
• Stairways, entrances and exits: Spot clean walls daily and wash as scheduled.
• Scrub floors and sanitize.
• Utility rooms (nursing floors) and closets: Clean floors, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures.
• Dietary Department: Clean sinks, replenish towels, sign and date slip above sink. Clean bathroom and replenish supplies.

Other Responsibilities

• Notify Supervisor when supplies are low and/or mechanical failures.
• Return unused supplies to housekeeping utility room at end of shift.
• Clean equipment used in performance of duties and store properly.
• Clean and store housekeeping cart.
• Attend in-service and other required meetings.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Education

Grade school or equivalent referred. Ability to read and understand hazardous warning labels.

Physical Demands

• Hear and understand both face-to-face and telephone conversations.
• See sufficiently to read product labels.
• Converse appropriately with individuals both inside and outside the hospital; Receive and follow simple instructions.
• Concentrate on and remember varied job duties.
• Endure considerable walking, standing, kneeling, and crouching in performing cleaning functions.

Working Conditions

• Climate controlled environment - inside.
• Well lit work areas.
• Exposure to infectious diseases, irritating chemicals and/or bad odors.
• Handling of biologically unclean materials.