Housekeeper, Healthcare

Position Summary

The overall purpose of your position is to ensure cleanliness of offices, multipurpose rooms, corridors, lobbies and other public areas such as libraries and lounges; all common areas in residence halls other than independent apartments. Project work, especially floor maintenance, will be included in the duties routinely assigned.

• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and universal precautions.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a housekeeping service worker and ability to train and work with other employees in their group.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.

• Ability to interpret and follow direction.
• Ability to report observed hazards in the environment.

The employee in this position will routinely encounter the following contacts while conducting his/her department’s business.

• Knowledge of the following equipment is required for this position:
• Ability to use electrical and manual cleaning equipment.
• Exposed to body fluids, infection, odors, and behavior of residents.
• Exposed to chemicals and cleaning solutions.

• Work Leader Responsibility:
  May have a new employee shadow work as a part of a new hire department orientation.