Housekeeper
Menomonee Falls, WI 
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Posted 7 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Contract/Freelance Project Description
An Environmental Services Housekeeper plays a vital role to ensure every patient, family member and staff person has a clean, safe and sanitized environment for healing and exceptional patient care. A Housekeeper plans out day with supplies, manages time, prioritizes high need tasks, adjusts and adapts workflow depending on the needs of the hospital. Performs daily cleaning and sanitation of patient rooms, office spaces, public spaces, etc. Performs cleaning in a manner that meets or exceeds hospital cleaning standards as outlined in the on the job training provided. Collaborates and builds relationships with coworkers, leaders, staff, patients and families. Interacts with coworkers, leaders, staff, patients and families in a professional manner. Communicates needs for assigned areas to attendants, nurses, leaders and other housekeepers as needed. The work tempo of the work day can fluctuate depending on the hospital needs. Requires frequent housekeeper movement and transport of items throughout the hospital. Other duties as assigned depending on hospital and patient needs. 

Job Requirements:
-One year of housekeeping/cleaning experience is required. 
-Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, helpful attitude. 
-Works well in a team environment.
-Ability to communicate with others in a professional manner
-Meets expectations of cleaning needs in an active work environment. 
-Ability to adapt to changing daily needs based on hospital needs. 
-Demonstrates initiative in critical thinking and problem solving. 
-Ability to use a computer to perform essential functions of the position (including EPIC, Microsoft Outlook, etc.) 
-Ability to use communication device such as pager, vocera, etc. 

Job Standards:
-Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods: Dusts horizontal surfaces; Empties wastebaskets and removes trash; Damp wipes and cleans all furniture; Cleans and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms; Dries and wet mops floors of rooms, offices, and corridors.; Spot cleans walls, windows, and polishes metal surfaces; Replenishes room supplies, gloves, dispensers; Cleans discharge units, makes beds, restocks utensils and supplies; Cleans kitchens and center areas; Cleans and restocks guest rooms; Makes beds in sleep over rooms; Vacuums carpets and upholstered furniture; Collects and seals biohazards from patient areas; Empties and relines linen hampers; Replenishes dispensers.
-Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and has repairs made when needed.
-Observes and reports the need for repairs to hospital equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures.
-Performs duties as assigned in case of fire, internal disaster or community disaster. 
-Reports needed spill cleanup and stains on carpet.
-Initiates and assists in providing information or education to customers/patients.
Excellent customer service; works well in a team environment; ability to communicate with others in a professional manner; ability to adapt to changing daily needs based on hospital needs; and excellent attendance record!

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Project Mode
Staff Supplementation
Type of Project
Full Time
Project Payroll Preference
W-2
Project Work Location
On-Site
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