Environmental Services

Job Summary:

Housekeeping personnel are directly responsible for keeping the facility neat, clean, and tidy to inspection.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Does not oversee other staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Continuously cleans and maintains assigned areas 
• Follows proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Works in a manner which provides a safe environment for self and others
• Routine daily, weekly and periodic cleaning or maintenance duties as directed
• Maintaining housekeeping equipment in good repair and in clean condition
• Assists in maintenance of instruments, supplies and equipment by proper cleaning, care and utilization as directed
• Remove trash and laundry
• Terminal cleaning
• Assist operating room team with cleaning and terminal cleaning
• Receive laundry and distribute
• Adheres to safety policies and practices good body mechanics and ergonomics
• Observes universal precautions
• Follows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient information
• Follows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidential information
• Reports incidents in a timely manner
• Promotes patient and employee safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
• Attends in-service programs as requested
• Performs other related duties as directed

Required Skills/Abilities:

Previous healthcare or commercial cleaning experience preferred. 

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

**Lifting more that 50lbs requires an assistive device and or additional physical assistance.