Description

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of housekeeping activities needed to maintain a clean and healthy environment for patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provide orientation and training for new personnel.

· Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.

· Perform routine and specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness for the facility.

· Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.

· Lead the environmental / or housekeeping services for facility.

· Provide guidance to staff to ensure work assignments and cleaning schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift / area.

· Maintain all areas of the facility for proper cleaning and disinfecting.

· Maintain a cleaning schedule.

· Responsible for cleaning duties in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations or laws, and organization policy and procedures in order to maintain a clean and sanitary environment as needed

· Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department / unit use.

· Prepare rooms for meetings, arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Two or more years’ housekeeping experience in a commercial, clinic or healthcare environment required.

· Knowledge of sanitation techniques and equipment operation with training in universal precautions and infection control preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.

· CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)