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