Housekeeping Worker

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Housekeeping Worker cleans hospital patient s rooms, baths, and laboratories. They clean offices, halls, and other areas as assigned. They are responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and understand minimal English due to patient contact and chemical contact is preferred
• Housekeeping experience preferred

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• 7:00am-3:30pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Full Time

• Bathroom cleaning. Showers, sinks, spills, toilets, and floors
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas
• Demonstrates clear customer focus, internal and external through appropriate interpersonal skills
• Distributes laundered articles and linens
• Empty and clean wastebaskets, and replace with fresh liners
• Demonstrates initiative in providing enhanced service to both internal and external customers
• Establishes sanitary and/or sterile conditions by following the specific cleaning procedures outlines by the department
• Floor dusting or carpet cleaning
• Keeps utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition
• Replaces soiled drapes and cubicle curtains
• Understands and applies safe work practices
• Vacuum carpets and dust floors
• Wash beds and mattresses, remake beds after dismissal or patients