Housekeeping 1st

Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells. Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested. Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility. Replaces cubicle and window coverings. Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste. Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines. Sorts, stocks and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation. Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas. Fills and cleans supply dispensers. Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner. Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean. Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.