Location: Salem,VA, USA
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Perform specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility.
* Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.
* Perform other housekeeping duties, such as move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, cooking utensils, silverware, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors as needed.
* Launder soiled linens as directed.
* Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use.
* Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift.
* Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions.
* Responsible for stocking of supplies as needed
* Follow all infection control measures.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
* Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical or healthcare environment preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
* Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.
* CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
* First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.