Housekeeper (Per Diem)

Sonoma Valley Hospital; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 37,126 - 48,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sonoma Valley Hospital is seeking a Housekeeper to manage cleaning and disinfection, waste removal, and linen management across the hospital. The role emphasizes safety by maintaining clinical and non-clinical areas to infection prevention standards.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and previous housekeeping or janitorial experience, preferably in a medical setting. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and surgical suites, managing cleaning supplies, and performing UV robot disinfections.

Compensation ranges from $26.95 to $35.03 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping or Janitorial experience in a medical or hotel setting preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand instructions in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects surfaces and equipment in various hospital areas.
• Handles biohazard waste and performs UV disinfection.
• Stocks cleaning supplies and linens in clinical areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

UV disinfection robot

Cleaning chemicals

Housekeeping equipment

Job description

The Housekeeper is responsible for the regularly scheduled cleaning and disinfection, waste removal, linen management and floor care of an assigned area of the hospital. This role contributes to the safety of all patients, staff and visitors by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all clinical and non-clinical areas in the Hospital and off-site facilities. This position necessitates good physical dexterity utilizing suitable body mechanics and stamina for sustained periods of time. Requires flexibility to changing priorities in daily workload and requires a high level of dedication and attention to detail to meet infection prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects all surfaces and equipment in patient rooms, clinical units, procedure areas and surgical suites, non-clinical common areas and restrooms. Meets target cleaning times for cleaning discharge patient rooms and daily base workflow within assigned unit. Cleaning to meet all infection prevention & EVS department policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Document accurate records of work accomplished utilizing daily shift checklists, daily discharge checklist and records terminal cleans.
• Cleaning to include turnover cleaning and terminal room cleaning of Operating Room (OR) suites. Performs set-up and storage of surgery specialty tables and other equipment as needed. Change sharps containers in restricted area. Transports soiled linens from restricted area to soiled utility room.
• Cleaning of isolation patient rooms and other clinical areas and cleaning of bio-hazard spills safely and effectively as trained and per policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. Properly use & dispose of personal protection equipment (PPE) when used in areas/rooms that require specific and standard PPE.
• Transports regular trash, recycling, biohazard waste and other waste products from origination point to soiled utility on the unit.
• Stock clean linen, mops & cleaning towels in bulk linen area, clinical units and housekeeping closets as assigned. Cleaning and stocking supplies in clinical and non-clinical areas. Clean and stock housekeeping cart at the end of the shift. Document accurate records for linen distribution.
• Performs daily Ultraviolet (UV) robot disinfection in each Operating Room (OR) suite, all Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Discharges, Isolation rooms and in patient units per robot standard operating procedures. Proper use of all EVS equipment including use and/or dilution of all cleaning chemicals. Equipment to include but not limited to: Mops, brooms, vacuums, wall washing tools, disinfection robot.
• Performs other duties upon request, including but not limited to: training of new staff members, deep cleaning, report safety issues or any areas that require repair and attention to EVS Manager or Lead Housekeeper.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience: Housekeeping or Janitorial experience in a medical or hotel setting preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: N/A
• Required Skills & Knowledge: Must be able to read written instructions, labels, training materials and check lists in English, and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Strong interpersonal skills to work professionally with co-workers in all departments and communicate with patients and visitors.

Compensation

Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Minimum

USD $26.95

Maximum

USD $35.03