Housekeeper, Healthcare

Description

Housekeeping conveys quality and comfort by ensuring our facilities are clean, sanitized, and beautiful for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

• Complete cleaning functions in assigned areas to maintain an attractive, sanitary, and orderly environment contributing to patient comfort, employee morale, and staff satisfaction
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, and public areas using approved cleaning agents and following company policy
• Follow all infection control and safety standards
• Initiate and support positive relations with patients and co‑workers
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Empty trash cans and dispose of waste properly, including hazardous materials such as medical waste and infectious substances
• Report all aesthetic issues and damaged or broken equipment to the director of facility services
• Replenish supplies on cleaning cart and in all assigned closets
• Deliver clean linens to closet
• Maintain all required housekeeping documentation
• Clean floors using care techniques of vacuuming; dry and damp mopping
• Collect parking lot trash
• Water plants during growing season
• Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing
• Maintain stock of coffee, coffee supplies, snacks for families
• Check and record temperatures in family refrigerator and other assigned areas daily
• Clean outdoor furniture, decks, and patio furniture
• Assist with arranging flowers brought into the patient care unit
• Assist with carpet cleaning
• Assure all patient laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked
• Perform wall washing, window cleaning and hanging draperies
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of computer systems and software used
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and chemical use
• Excellent attention to details, quality, and cleanliness
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  
  1 year previous housekeeping experience preferred

• Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and perform administrative tasks
• Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
• Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb, and balance

• Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license

AMOREM provides MORE quality, MORE compassion and MORE support. AMOREM is committed to fostering growth and opportunity. AMOREM promotes from within and encourages all employees to apply for roles that align with their goals. AMOREM’s recruitment practices are designed to support your professional development while strengthening its mission of compassionate care. Join AMOREM in making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.