ESA
Core
Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, utility areas, and medical equipment to maintain a sanitary hospital environment.
Role type
Housekeeping staff
Builds
Clean and safe patient care areas
Domain
Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cleaning and disinfection, Equipment maintenance, Infection control, Protective equipment usage, Waste disposal, Communication
Responsibilities
Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms and other areas, Cleans and disinfects shower rooms, utility rooms, and hampers, Changes water in cleaning equipment, Maintains housekeeping cart, Cleans and polishes working equipment, Cleans and disinfects commodes, IV poles, and patient furniture, Notifies supervisor of damaged furniture or soiled areas, Exercises protective equipment controls for bloodborne pathogens, Complies with guidelines for handling infectious waste