Job Summary:
Under indirect supervision, cleans and services assigned areas to ensure safety, health and morale of patients, visitors, and employees; assists in providing clean, attractive, safe environment with minimal interference to others.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Sweeps, mops, washes, strips/scrubs, refinishes floor; • Cleans and/or polishes floor using buffing machine.
• Vacuums, spot-cleans, shampoos and/or extracts carpets when assigned.
• Collects, bags, transports and disposes or refuse and hazardous/infectious waste in sanitary and safe manner. • Sorts and stores recyclable as instructed.
Cleaning and Disinfection:
• Cleans and disinfects all surfaces, using ladder when necessary (e.g. furniture, fixtures, glass, walls, ceilings, tops of windows, doorframes, equipment). • Washes and disinfects sinks, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; replaces disposable (e.g. paper towels, soap, toilet paper).
Discharge Unit Preparation:
• Cleans and prepares discharge units; • Makes beds; • Reports availability of bed/unit upon completion.
Supply Management and Maintenance:
• Uses detergents, disinfectants, finishes and other cleaning chemicals according to manufacturers directions. • Moves furniture, beds, supplies and other equipment. • Informing supervisor of supplies needed; notifies supervisor of equipment and facilities in need of repair.
Record Keeping and Personal Appearance:
• Maintains basic records and reports as required; • Maintains personal appearance; • Maintains neat and orderly work area.
Cultural Sensitivity and Other Duties:
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service. • Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.