Housekeeper

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housekeeper position at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA, focuses on routine cleaning of patient rooms, units, offices, and public areas to maintain a sanitary environment. Responsibilities include waste handling, supply replenishment, and adherence to health regulations.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma (preferred), with six months of housekeeping experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of education, licenses, training and/or certifications at time of hire.
• Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms, units, offices, and common areas.
• Use proper cleaning techniques to prevent infection spread.
• Handle waste disposal and restock supplies in bathrooms and closets.
• Identify and report maintenance or supply needs.
• Attend trainings and maintain required checklists and paperwork.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Time management

Independent work

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

The Housekeeper is responsible for the performance of general housekeeping duties to ensure that all areas are kept clean and sanitary in accordance with health system standards, federal, state, and local regulations. Reports to department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• On a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner.
• Uses proper cleaning techniques and procedures to prevent the spread of infections and disease.
• Displays knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their use.
• Handles waste disposal from the department and transports to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes paper supplies and hand soap in bathrooms.
• Performs routine and soiled spots cleaning on carpeted flooring.
• Clean interior and/or exterior windows and mini blinds as assigned and necessary.
• Performs continuous cleanup of work areas, equipment, workstation and equipment.
• Maintains an adequate amount of cleaning supplies and paper products in housekeeping closet and on cart.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Notifies maintenance and/or supervisor of any work requisitions needed.
• Maintains a courteous, professional relationship with all organizational staff, patients, and families, and guests.
• Attends meetings and training in‑services as required.
• Responsible for completing and maintaining accurate checklists and other paperwork requirements.
• Ensures adherence to company policy, standards of operation, safety and sanitation guidelines and employee handbook.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications

None

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required Education and Experience

• At time of hire, a record of completion for all education, licenses, training and/or certifications is required.
• Experience in operating commercial equipment required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of housekeeping experience preferred.
• Health care work experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper handling of hazardous materials and cleaning chemicals.
• Excellent time management skills to complete work in a timely manner, able to shift priorities, able to work independently, able to work in a team setting and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrates ability work to effectively within role, department, and organization.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative.
• Possesses strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as well as, the ability to interact and communicate effectively with diverse individuals, team members, various levels of management, internal and external customers.
• Must be able to operate work equipment.
• Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles at Children's Pavilion or in any licensed DBHDS program we offer: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services Registry Search

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like with exception of visits to the computer room.