Housekeeping
Core
Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, restrooms, and public spaces in a hospital facility.
Role type
Housekeeping staff
Builds
Clean and sanitized clinical and public environments
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, ability to operate cleaning equipment, ability to follow infection control guidelines, basic computer skills
Responsibilities
Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells; Dusts and damp mops floors; Replaces cubicle and window coverings; Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste; Sorts, stocks and delivers linens; Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units; Fills and cleans supply dispensers; Inventories supplies and orders additional items; Reports mechanical failures or unsafe conditions.