Housekeeping Associate jobs in Tacoma, WA

***15% PER DIEM DIFFERENTIAL ADDED TO SALARY***

Job Summary:

Provides basic and specialty cleaning services to all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, offices, hallways, floors and public environments (as assigned) in order to maintain the hospital in a sanitary, safe and attractive condition. Incumbents also collect and transport infectious and regular trash. Incumbents may also be responsible for unloading, replenishing and distributing linen goods according to pre-established quota and par-levels and removing soiled linen from chute rooms and/or other designated areas. Work is performed independently and in accordance with FHS standards and procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Performs daily cleaning and/or linen delivery tasks as assigned, following all FHS policies and procedures.
• Cleaning tasks may include, but are not limited to: dusting, cleaning and disinfecting vents, furniture, woodwork, bathroom fixtures, showers, whirlpools and portable equipment; washing and making beds; cleaning and disinfecting operating and delivery rooms; washing ceilings and walls; sweeping and mopping hallways, stairwells and public areas; cleaning sinks and toilets; spot-cleaning, shampooing and/or vacuuming carpets.
• Performs work operating manual, battery-powered and electric equipment. Cleans and maintains equipment such as cleaning cart and janitor’s closet.
• May unload clean linen carts, deliver linen supplies, stock linens and remove soiled linens as assigned. May order weekly cleaning supplies and chemicals for assigned areas.
• Wears prescribed protective gear (i.e., gloves, goggles) appropriate to assignment and observes and participates in all hospital-required Safety, Risk Management, and Infection Control practices, including hand washing/hand sanitizing protocols.
• Gathers and disposes of garbage, waste, soiled linen and infectious and regular trash in the prescribed manner.

Education/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.