Housekeepers Needed

Killeen TX

Description

Job Summary: Performs a variety of general cleaning duties as related to hospital environment. Performs all phases of room care and other duties as needed. Job Duties, Critical Functions: Cleans and supplies patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms, offices, and any other areas, as assigned, in accordance with standard procedures of the Housekeeping Department and with hospital objectives. Uses cleaning devices such as light mops, small wringers, dusters, household-type vacuum cleaners, and other necessary tools, chemicals, and supplies. Performs specific cleaning tasks, including dusting horizontal surfaces; emptying waste baskets and removing trash; damp-wiping furniture; cleaning and polishing metal and porcelain bathroom fixtures; dry-mopping and sanitizing floors of rooms and offices; spot-cleaning walls and windows; replenishing room supplies; making beds; and sorting and distributing linen. Assists in cleaning emergency spills observed or on request. Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and has repairs made when needed. Reports needed repairs to equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures. In case of fire or other internal emergency assists in escorting ambulatory patients to exits. In case of a community disaster assists nurses in making extra beds, and performs other duties as assigned. Critical Functions:  Follow proper dress code, and code of conduct as applicable to site.  Must be knowledgeable of all department equipment operations.  Must have knowledge of all department policies and procedures.  Other duties as assigned. Physical Capabilities: Physical Demands (per day): Able to bend, stoop, carry, kneel, push, pull, and lift. Standing 20% Knowledge and use of a ladder. Walking 20% Push stocked carts of up to 80 pounds. Twisting 20% Reaching overhead. Reaching 20% Crouching 10% Kneeling 10% Mental Capabilities:  Adequate written and oral English language skills.  Ability to take directions and carry them out completely and efficiently.  Experience preferred.  Must be available all shifts, any day.  Must be people orientated. Comments: Provide at all times confidentiality, privacy, dignity and safety of patients visitors, and staff.