Description

Purpose:
Maintain cleanliness of surgical services according to hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provide environmental services for the unit including but not limited to cleaning rooms and staff areas, disposing of linens, trash and hazardous waste and stocking unit-specific equipment and supplies.
• Clean appropriate equipment including but not limited to specialty instruments as needed.
• Assist with patient support activities including patient transfers, and room turnover.
• Complete and document daily routine responsibilities on the unit including but no limited to equipment maintenance checks, i.e., refrigerators.
• Work cooperatively with peers and establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions, body mechanics, etc.
• Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Mix, use, and dispose of chemicals according to directions.
• Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care, HIPPA and hospital related information.
• Maintain schedule for cleaning equipment on unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. 
• 1 year previous job experience required in lieu of High school diploma/GED.  
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to successfully complete housekeeping duties. 
• Ability to use housekeeping equipment.  
• Prior job experience preferred. 
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

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