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Massac Memorial Hospital
Housekeeper - PT
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What they do
A Maid or Housekeeping Staff provides cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in private residences, office buildings, colleges, other institutions.
$31,162 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Housekeeper - PT Hospital housekeepers are responsible for sustaining a sterile environment in all areas of the hospital by cleaning rooms, replenishing linens and maintaining floors. Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, cleans patient rooms, nursing units, administrative offices, laboratory areas, waiting areas and public restrooms, including: wipe equipment, clean furniture, polish floors and vacuum carpeets, launder hospital linen. Follow Massac policy and procedure and DHS guidelines to cleanse, disinfect and dispose of medical waste.
Manage inventory of general housekeeping supplies, i.e., soap dispensers, toilet paper, paper towels etc. and ensure these supplies are readily available during hours of operation. Collect dirty laundry from all patient areas and distribute clean linens and hospital gowns to appropriate floors. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrate initiative and ownership in performance of duties and be self-starter.
Manage inventory of general housekeeping supplies, i.e., soap dispensers, toilet paper, paper towels etc. and ensure these supplies are readily available during hours of operation. Collect dirty laundry from all patient areas and distribute clean linens and hospital gowns to appropriate floors. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrate initiative and ownership in performance of duties and be self-starter.