Housekeeping Assistant, Relief

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

Under the direct supervision of a Housekeeping Supervisor, provides for the cleanliness, sanitation of surfaces, handling and disposal of solid and biohazardous waste in assigned areas, follows standard precautions and all other infection policies, safety practices and cleaning procedures, and performs various duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

* Cleans non-patient areas (offices, laboratories and classrooms). Dust-mops floors, removes trash, totally cleans restrooms and dusts uncongested desks or bookshelves. Damp mops floors and/or vacuums carpeting.
* Cleans patient, clinic, and satellite areas. Cleans floors with mops, vacuums, buffers and germicide solution; removes spots and spillage. Cleans furniture with approved germicidal solution and polish. Cleans walls by removing dust, including high dusting, spot washing and washing entire wall as assigned. May dust screens and clean televisions.
* Cleans rest rooms. Cleans toilet bowls, sinks, showers and shower walls; spot-washes walls and partitions, polishes chrome fixtures, mirrors, and utensil rack; cleans floor, changes cubical curtains. Handles regular and biohazardous waste removal. Replenishes restroom supplies, paper towels, and soap.
* Learns and practices aseptic cleaning techniques and isolation cleaning procedures.
* May remove all regular soiled linens; may remove regular and biohazardous waste. Removes compacted boxes for scheduled trash pick-up.
* Observes and practices standard precautions and hospital established safety regulations and procedures.
* Operate a commercial type vacuum cleaner and attachments for floors, walls, furniture, and for high dusting.
* Performs other related duties in patient area including: total cleaning of auxiliary areas as assigned, including Diet kitchens, treatment rooms, chart rooms, soiled linen rooms, and other special rooms; total cleaning of isolation or contaminated areas; total cleaning of discharge and transfer patient rooms. Also assists with emergency clean ups. Performs related duties on special requests, such as: removal of window coverings and cubical curtains.
* Recognizes and eliminates potential hazards associated with adults and children.
* Reports needed minor repairs of rooms (laboratories, offices, rest rooms, furnishing and equipment, etc.). Maintains equipment, supplies and materials by frequent cleaning, proper storage.