Housekeeper

HOUSEKEEPER

Job Summary:

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and servicing assigned areas to maintain a

sanitary, safe, and orderly healthcare environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position supports

infection prevention efforts and assists in maintaining compliance with hospital cleanliness and safety

standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with approved

cleaning solutions and disinfectants to help prevent the spread of disease. Uses disinfectant-treated

cloths and vacuum cleaners to clean windowsills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly

manner. Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other equipment.

• Assembles materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to assigned work areas.

• Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items.

• Reports mechanical failures or unsafe conditions observed in assigned areas to the Environmental

Services Supervisor or appropriate department personnel.

• Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and refuse containers, and relines them with

plastic bags.

• Removes soiled linens and transports them to designated collection areas.

• Periodically polishes floors using buffing and polishing machines.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Adheres to the facility’s Standards of Excellence.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of common housekeeping tools and cleaning equipment such as mops, floor machines,

and cleaning solutions.

• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow proper dilution and usage procedures.

• Ability to recognize potential hazards and maintain a safe environment.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare or institutional setting preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the work shift.