Housekeeping Assistant

AdamsPlace; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Sparta, Tennessee, is seeking a Housekeeping staff member responsible for maintaining cleanliness in patient rooms and common areas. This role includes responsibilities like laundry management, cleaning, and ensuring safe practices are followed when using cleaning agents. Candidates should have ability to operate laundry machinery and communicate effectively with patients and staff. This position requires physical stamina and adherence to cleaning schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read Standard English.
• Must be able to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Gather dirty laundry and load washers.
• Ensure cleanliness of all patient areas and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures when using chemical agents.
• Keep floors, walls, and equipment clean.
• Report equipment problems to supervisors.

Skills

Standard English reading

Operating laundry machinery

Following instructions

Tactful communication

Job description

Purpose

This position is responsible for the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways. It also involves sorting dirty laundry, loading and unloading washing machine and dryer, and folding center linens.

Responsible To

Laundry Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be able to read Standard English.
• Must be able to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families, fellow employees and visitors.

Physical Demands

• Able to be on feet 7-8 hours a day
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb, depending on job
• Able to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequently
• Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds occasionally
• Able to move heavy (75 to 100 pound) furniture occasionally
• Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities
• Able to work with standard cleaning chemicals
• Able to pull and push wet laundry (50 – 75 pounds) from washing machine.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Report to laundry at the assigned time and gather dirty laundry as instructed.
• Load washers with dirty linens and prepare linen for morning change.
• Keep dirty linen separate from clean linen at all times.
• Check water temperature of each washing machine to be sure it is at least 150°.
• Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy or at least once per shift.
• Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners and bleach are checked and that center policy is followed for refilling.
• Keep floors, walls and equipment clean.
• Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer, making sure that clean laundry does not touch the floor.
• Operate washing machines and dryers in accordance with manufacturer’s and center’s policy and procedures.
• Remove dry clothes from dryer, fold and store in accordance with center policy.
• Inform supervisor of any problems with equipment so that repairs can be made.
• Shut down all equipment in laundry in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
• Be familiar with and follow all federal, state and center policies and procedures.
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents.
• Clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers.
• Empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center.
• Clean patient rooms, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath.
• Clean hallways, sweeping up debris, mopping, stripping and buffing following company and center policies and procedures.
• Clean walls, furniture and equipment, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Follow established cleaning schedules.
• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

EOE