Job Description

Housekeeper

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System takes pride in maintaining a professional, clean facility. Housekeepers strive to give excellent service in our patients' rooms to ensure a comfortable environment during their stay.

Position Summary:

• Clean and sanitize rooms and furnishings following established policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital and related buildings.
• Stock supplies in restrooms, appropriate hospital and related building rooms.

Responsibilities:

• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request.
• Performs daily check of assigned equipment for cleanliness and proper repair.
• Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, buildings and fixtures.
• Removes waste and soiled linens from work area. Places in specified containers or bags. Demonstrates proper handling of biohazardous wastes.
• Monitors levels of supplies and equipment. Notifies supervisor of need for additional supplies.
• Performs personal inspection of all tasks performed/areas assigned.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job.
• Preference may be given to individuals possessing a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: None
• Licensure Requirement: None

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