What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at Assurance Health System - Toledo?
Principle Functions
Performs all tasks in accordance with established procedures. Cleans and services the Hospital and outlying areas as assigned, moves furniture, equipment and supplies around Hospital departments, and performs a variety of heaving cleaning duties to maintain the Hospital in an orderly and sanitary condition. Dry and wet mops floors, walls, furniture, and the like. Performs related service tasks such as cleaning spills, washing windows and other glass, making patients beds and the like.
Position Duties
- Performs cleaning responsibilities according to Hospital policy and OSHA standards.
- Dry and wet mops large areas of floors and operates buffing equipment.
- Gathers refuse from wastebaskets in assigned areas and inserts fresh liners. Transports same in hand pushed cart to designated area. Following established sanitation procedures, segregates bagged refuse.
- Replenish tissue and towels and fills hand soap dispensers when necessary.
- Spot cleans carpets and mats.
- Responsible for cleaning and storing housekeeping equipment. Requests and receives cleaning equipment and supplies such as mops, buckets, electronic buffer, carpet extractor, vacuum cleaner, rags, disinfectants, and the like from the designated supply area. Prepares cleaning solutions according to detailed written instructions. Returns unused supplies to utility room and cleans utility cart and equipment. Keeps janitor closets clean and orderly.
- Cleans windows, walls, ceilings, over bed lights, doors and TV sets at regular intervals. Determines method of removing stains using a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Responsible for high dusting lights in hallways and office areas and patient areas - (only in empty patient rooms).
- Responsible for baseboards in hallways and patient areas.
- Assists in moving furniture and equipment using equipment necessary such as hand carts and dollies.
- Uses cleaning agents and equipment according to Hospital policy and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Provides Safety Officer with current material safety data sheets (MSDS) for cleaning solutions.
- Adheres to housekeeping guidelines for frequency and location of cleaning.
- Responsible for knowing the lifting requirements of the job and requesting assistance when needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs and to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Must have the ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day and to walk for up to 1 ½ miles per day. Able to scrub, and buff floors; wash walls; patient room cleaning; terminal and between cases cleaning; operate all environmental services equipment. Must have working knowledge of chemicals and equipment needed to perform floor care. Able to manage stress appropriately; able to work alone and handle multiple priorities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toledo, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17,300 - $21,900