Housekeeper

• On a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner.
• Uses proper cleaning techniques and procedures to prevent the spread of infections and disease.
• Displays knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their use.
• Handles waste disposal from the department and transports to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes paper supplies and hand soap in bathrooms.
• Performs routine and soiled spots cleaning on carpeted flooring.
• Clean interior and/or exterior windows and mini blinds as assigned and necessary.
• Performs continuous cleanup of work areas, equipment, workstation and equipment.
• Maintains an adequate amount of cleaning supplies and paper products in housekeeping closet and on cart.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Notifies maintenance and/or supervisor of any work requisitions needed.
• Maintains a courteous, professional relationship with all organizational staff, patients, and families, and guests.
• Attends meetings and training in-services as required.
• Responsible for completing and maintaining accurate checklists and other paperwork requirements.
• Ensures adherence to company policy, standards of operation, safety and sanitation guidelines and employee handbook.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• None
• Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications

• None

• Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• At time of hire, a record of completion for all education, licenses, training and/or certifications is required.
• Experience in operating commercial equipment required.
• Preferred Education and Experience

• Six months of housekeeping experience preferred.
• Health care work experience preferred.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper handling of hazardous materials and cleaning chemicals.
• Excellent time management skills to complete work in a timely manner, able to shift priorities, able to work independently, able to work in a team setting and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrates ability work to effectively within role, department, and organization.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative.
• Possesses strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as well as, the ability to interact and communicate effectively with diverse individuals, team members, various levels of management, internal and external customers.
• Must be able to operate work equipment.

Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters