What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at San Carlos Healthcare Corporation?
The Housekeeper performs a variety of routine tasks to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of facilities, adjoining buildings and fixtures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to the following)
- Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions
- Applies disinfectant to surfaces to prevent spread of disease in accordance with standards
- Dusts window sills, blinds, furniture, light fixtures, vents and equipment
- Collects and empties trash, disposes of bio-hazard materials, confidential and recycle materials in accordance with established standards
- Collects soiled linen bags from patient care areas
- Sanitizes and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors and other hard surfaces; refills soap, towels and other dispensers
- Daily, maintains log of activities
- Vacuums carpets, shampoos and spot cleans as needed
- Washes windows, both interior and exterior surfaces
- Dusts furniture, equipment, vents, window sills and light fixtures
- Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
- Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
- Perform other duties as assigned.
