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.
The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and servicing assigned areas to maintain a sanitary, safe, and orderly healthcare environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position supports infection prevention efforts and assists in maintaining compliance with hospital cleanliness and safety standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with approved cleaning solutions and disinfectants to help prevent the spread of disease. Uses disinfectant-treated cloths and vacuum cleaners to clean windowsills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly manner. Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other equipment. Assembles materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to assigned work areas. Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items. Reports mechanical failures or unsafe conditions observed in assigned areas to the Environmental Services Supervisor or appropriate department personnel. Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and refuse containers, and relines them with plastic bags. Removes soiled linens and transports them to designated collection areas. Periodically polishes floors using buffing and polishing machines. Performs other related duties as assigned. Adheres to the facility's Standards of Excellence.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of common housekeeping tools and cleaning equipment such as mops, floor machines, and cleaning solutions. Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow proper dilution and usage procedures. Ability to recognize potential hazards and maintain a safe environment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare or institutional setting preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the work shift.
