Housekeeping Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeping Technician is an integral part of ensuring the environment at Ashley is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.   This position will perform general housekeeping duties as assigned as well as, trash removal, patient moves as needed, and other similar functions to support the operation of Ashley.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performs general cleaning in patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, common spaces, auditoriums, and gymnasiums daily.
• Cleans building floors daily, by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, shampooing, and waxing.
• Pulls and removes trash.
• Makes beds as part of patient room cleaning procedure.
• Moves furniture, changes mattresses, stocks supply, or performs other related services as needed 
• Assists with the set-up and arrangement of tables, chairs, ladders, scaffolding, trash etc. for events.
• Provides laundry service and luggage movement for patients from admission to discharge.
• Operates a pressure washer to clean exterior of buildings, entranceways, and walks as needed.
• Operates company vehicles and golf carts.
• Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special situations, spills, etc.
• Provides quality customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Utilizes efficient and effective cleaning techniques and safely uses housecleaning chemicals, equipment, and tools.

In addition to the key responsibilities, each staff member of Ashley, Inc. has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:

• Model and reinforce Ashley’s mission and core values.
• Perform other duties on an as-needed basis.
• Protect our patients’ personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant Ashley-related IT security regulations.
• Reinforce Ashley’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior Housekeeping Experience preferred
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to act with integrity, remain professional, and exercise discretion at all times
• Excellent customer service skills
• Valid state issued driver’s license.
• Must communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize
• Must be able to manage change

Must be proactive, responsible, and flexible