Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Job Summary

The Housekeeper is responsible to maintain cleanliness of all hospital departments and is responsible for delivery of linen/resident clothes to specific units within the facility.

Essential Duties

• Maintains supplies of soap, towels, toilet paper, etc. in designated areas throughout the hospital.
• Mops, sweeps, and disinfects floors.
• Vacuums carpeting and rugs.
• Cleans furnishings, fixtures, and furniture.
• Straightens and rearranges furniture.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, hoppers, showers, and utility rooms.
• Cleans windows and mirrors.
• Spot cleans walls and doors as needed.
• Removes spider webs on walls and ceilings.
• Cleans rooms upon discharge of patient/residents, including bed, mattress, nightstand, over bed table, and stationary objects in room.
• Removes and disposes of waste and trash.
• Gathers soiled linen and takes to collecting bins as assigned (evenings, Saturday, Sundays and holidays).
• Properly stores and stocks linens throughout the hospital.
• Changes mop heads and mop water daily in designated areas.
• Refills cleaning solutions and supplies on units as needed.
• Properly stocks and stores carts at the end of the shift.
• Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects, and malfunctioning to supervisor.
• Orders housekeeping supplies in a timely manner (day-shift).
• Reports supply, linen, and equipment needs and concerns to supervisor.
• Performs emergency housekeeping tasks as requested.
• Demonstrates through knowledge of housekeeping duties in all areas of the hospital.
• Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in assigned areas according to established standards to help maintain effective infection control.
• Water plants.
• Collects clothes hangers and returns to hanger stand in laundry room.

Qualification Requirements

Education and License

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications

Experience

Additional Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate verbally and written.
• Must be willing and able to change work routine to accommodate fluctuating census and needs of other departments.

Work Environment

Works indoors in an air-conditioned environment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull, walk, crawl, climb, bend and twist using proper body mechanics and move/lift varying amounts of weight to a maximum of 50 lbs.

This is a Part-Time position that is eligible for benefits.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

• Reedsport, OR 97467 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Reedsport, OR 97467: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person