Housekeeper

This position is responsible for the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Housekeeping Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:


* Must be able to read and understand Standard English.


* 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 responsibility


* Able to work with standard cleaning chemicals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:


* 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


* Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents


* Follow established cleaning schedules


* Other duties which may be assigned from time to time