Housekeeping Attendant

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, maintains prescribed standards of cleanliness for assigned areas using approved cleaning solutions & procedures by following posted work schedules. Supervision Received & Exercised:
Under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Services. Performs assigned duties and tasks in accordance w/ organizational rules, policies, & procedure.

Essential Responsibilities:

This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws

* Maintains floor & other surfaces by independently operating, electric washing, stripping, waxing, polishing, & vacuuming equipment, making adjustments to control & operation techniques to obtain optimum results

* Performs all general cleaning duties in assigned work area such as offices, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, examination rooms, patient rooms, & special procedure rooms by dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, & vacuuming using approved procedures, materials & equipment

* Inspects assigned area to ensure compliance w/ department standards; assures security; reports deficiencies

* Replenishes dispensers for such items as soap, hand towels, toilet tissue, & toilet seat covers in assigned area

* Properly disposes of all refuse generated such as paper, patient foamites, needles, syringe IV tubing, glass, pressurized cans, isolated trash, & other items by depositing in appropriate receptacles through specified procedures

* Transports & disposes of soiled linen in proper areas through approved methods

* Cleans & maintains all receptacles & replaces w/ proper size, type, & color of plastic liners as needed

* Moves equipment/furniture; removes & hangs drapes & cubicle curtains

* Cleans equipment such as wheelchairs, gurneys & hamper holders according to established procedures

* May perform other routine duties assigned such as: moving & delivering materials throughout the facility; patient checkout procedures by sanitizing beds, mattresses, furniture & unit w/ approved materials through specified procedures & makes up bed w/ fresh linen in specified manners

* Participants in staff development within the department & in courses required by the medical center

* Establishes & maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting w/ other personnel

* Health Plan members & the public

* Performs other related duties as required

* Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed