Job Description
The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/ or the Director of Housekeeping Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them form the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. FUNCTIONS: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 1. Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely practical. Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. ( NOTE: Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.) Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living areas/patient rooms, and /or recreational areas. PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS: Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments. File complaints/grievances with your supervisor. COMPLIANCE: Employee performs within the prescribed limits of the hospitals/ departments Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command or the Compliance officer. STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed. Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed. Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communications, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standard. SAFETY AND SANITATION: Follow established fire safety policies and procedures. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies. Wear and /or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects. Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, attractive and sanitary manner. Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc. Follow proper techniques when mixing chemical, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area. Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDS) when necessary. Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor. Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures. Participate in appropriate in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous chemicals. Report missing or improperly labeled containers of hazardous chemicals to your supervisor. Discard sharps into designated container. Follow established hand-washing procedures. Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures. Follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious waste. Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services. Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS: Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets. Keep supervisor informed of supply needs. Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical. Assist others in lighting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested. Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed. Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director of Housekeeping Services. <