Careers

The Housekeeper cleans and services all hospital building areas to maintain the facility in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition according to established procedures.

Reports To:

Housekeeping Supervisor

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must know how to use common house cleaning devices and cleaning products such as brooms, mops, floor waxes, scouring pads, etc, to keep areas clean.
• Must know how to operate and care for equipment such as stripper, scrubber, waxer and buffer.
• Must know how to measure cleaning solutions and be alert to hazards.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
• Must demonstrate a daily commitment to the Standards of Behavior and Core Values of BCMH.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance or have own transportation to other BCMH outbuildings.

Position Duties: Essential

• Cleans and services all areas of the hospital in accordance with facility policy.
• Cleans beds at time of patient discharge.
• Vacuums carpets, washes walls and ceilings.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, shades, light fixtures and door glass, changes curtains when needed.
• Empties trash containers observing waste disposal procedures in accordance with the facility policy and relines trash cans with liners.
• Uses equipment to strip, scrub, wax and buff floors as directed.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all floors; carpets, tile, concrete and brick flooring.
• Performs restoration functions on highly soiled or worn areas.
• Assists in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment.
• Identifies and reports any equipment malfunction to the supervisor.
• Cleans wheel, geri, and shower chairs on a routine basis.
• Reports any observed area in poor repair to the supervisor.
• Dispenses soap, paper and other housekeeping supplies.
• Discards infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
• Ensures that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are put away properly before breaks, meals and at the end of the work day.
• Works day, evening, night or partial shifts as assigned on weekdays and weekends.
• Attends inservice training programs as required.
• Participates in trainings and on committees as assigned.
• Complies with HIPAA requirements for security and confidentiality.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct and reporting process of any compliance concerns.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Shall be responsible for completing educational requirements.
• Observes all infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Physical Activities: Essential

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Crouching
• Keying
• Grasping
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Stooping
• Bending
• Driving

An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weights in the range of:
Up to 25 pounds frequently
Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Sensory and Communicative Activities: Essential

• Feeling
• Seeing
• Hearing
• Smelling
• Speaking

Environmental Exposure:

• Inside and Outside environmental conditions
• Physical hazards
• Chemical hazards