TECHNICIAN I (HOUSEKEEPER) (PRN, AS NEEDED)

Wayne Memorial Hospital; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Georgia seeks a Housekeeper responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital. Duties include cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas, using specified cleaning agents, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards. Previous experience in housekeeping is preferred but not required. The role involves training new employees and managing supplies effectively. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and adhere to established cleaning procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and understand hazardous warning labels.
• Must be able to train new employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital.
• Use specified cleaning agents and follow procedures.
• Notify supervisor of low supplies and mechanical issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Communication skills

Education

Grade school or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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
• Clean upholstery
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred, but not required

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

Must Be Able To

• Train new employees as needed
• Train current employees on new tasks
• Carry less than IO pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds occasionally

Working Conditions

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

Acknowledgment

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change ( e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush job, or technological developments).