Housekeeper

Responsibilities Include

• Clean and service patient rooms, offices, lavatories, conference rooms, lounges, exam rooms, clean and dirty utility rooms, showers and common areas daily and/or as scheduled.
• Maintain cleaning equipment, carts and porter/janitor closets daily.
• Follow safe practices with regard to all cleaning products, chemicals, equipment and their proper usage and dilution ratios as per manufacturer's recommendations.
• Responsible for complete cleaning and disinfecting of patient rooms upon discharge.
• Respond to reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any injuries, accidents or safety concerns.
• Notify superiors of any damages, deficits and disturbances.
• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.
• Cross-trained in both porter and laundry associate duties, filling in for same as directed.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values.

Essential Functions

For patient care needs, this is an on-site role. Conduct housekeeping duties in patient and facility areas. Consistently moves about facility areas for housekeeping purposes. Requires repetitive motion and ability to handle cleaning chemicals. Ascends/descends ladders and stairs, and positions self to clean above and under areas. Moves supplies up to 25 pounds with or without assistance, push/pull cleaning carts weighing up to 100 pounds. Working beyond scheduled hours and weekend occasionally required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience providing cleaning services in the restaurant, healthcare, hospital, hotel, hospitality or similar industry a plus.
• Skills of stripping, waxing, buffing floors, spot cleaning and carpet cleaning preferred.
• Experience working with an addiction population preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• A pleasant and courteous demeanor when dealing with peers, supervisors, patients, visitors and management.