JOB SUMMARY
Performs cleaning of assigned areas, such as medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and other duties related to housekeeping as assigned
Key Job Responsibilities
Essential Function
Performs various housekeeping duties to provide patients, visitors and staff with a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and infection control.
General Cleaning
- Ensures that medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and any other assigned areas are cleaned in a timely manner.
Patient Care Areas
- Maintains clean environment in patient rooms, patient rest rooms, beds, waiting areas and examination areas; sweep and mop tile floors and/or vacuum carpet.
Clinical/Office Areas
- Maintains cleanliness in clinical/office areas including damp wipe furniture, fixtures, counter tops, telephones, file cabinets, ledges, base tile, etc.
Trash
- Removes all trash from hospital and deposit into designated area.
- Cleans trash carts and trash cans.
Maintains an orderly physical environment.
- Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning work area.
- Reports any furniture that needs shampooing or repairing.
- Keeps hallways uncluttered.
Organizes/prioritizes work assignments to provide timely housekeeping services.
- Answers dispatched calls and responds accordingly.
- Prioritizes work based on bed availability, patient care and staff needs.
- Communicates the needed for assistance to Manager to avoid service delays.
- Provides assistance to co-workers as workload requires.
Essential Function
Follows prescribed disinfecting procedures in performing work. Cleans blood and body fluids from floors, walls, beds, and other equipment using Universal Precaution (UP), Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE) and Personal Protective Devices (PPD).
Maintains required department records, reports and files. Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
Assists in care and maintains equipment and supplies.
- Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
- Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays to provide continuous coverage as required.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand
N/A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Lifting
X
Carrying
X
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Climbing
X
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Crouching
X
Crawling
X
Reaching
X
Handling
X
Grasping
X
Feeling
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Repetitive Motions
X
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
X
Qualifications
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required/ Preferred
High School Diploma
Or GED
Preferred
Work Experience
Experience
Experience Details
Required/ Preferred
At least 1 year experience
Some Experience
Preferred
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of related experience
- Knowledge of disinfecting procedures, Universal Precautions and use of PPE
- Ability to clean patient care, clinical, and public areas (sweep, mop, vacuum, damp wipe surfaces)
- Ability to lift, carry, push and perform physical tasks as described
- Willingness to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Maintain department records and follow policies, infection control and patient safety practices
What We Do
Regional One Health is a prominent healthcare organization in Memphis, TN, serving a five-state region. It operates the only Level I trauma center within 150 miles of Memphis, acting as the region's safety net with inpatient and outpatient services, including specialized care for trauma, burns, and neonates.
