Job Description

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for supervising the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have at least two years experience in housekeeping or supervisory position
• Must be able to read and understand Standard English.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families and visitors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to be on feet 7-8 hours a day
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb, depending on job
• Able to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequently
• Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds occasionally
• Able to move heavy (75 to 100 pound) furniture occasionally
• Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibility
• Able to work with standard cleaning chemicals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure that housekeepers clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers
• Ensure that housekeepers empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center
• Ensure that patient areas are clean, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath
• Ensure that hallways are clean of debris, mopped, stripped and buffed following company and center policies and procedures
• Ensure that walls, furniture and equipment are cleaned, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents and ensure that Housekeeping staff follow these procedures and are trained accordingly
• Establish cleaning schedules and ensure that the schedules are followed by Housekeeping staff
• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time. NHC Murfreesboro

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