Housekeeping - Hospital (FT)Knoxville, Tennessee

$1,500 Sign on Bonus Offered

Must have every other weekend availability!! 

JOB SUMMARY:

Cleans and services building areas including patient rooms, common areas, floors, office areas etc.  Moves furniture, trash, equipment and supplies and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, safe and sanitary condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clean patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls and windows daily or as scheduled.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub and/or shine floors; replace paper and soap produces in restrooms, clean mirrors, sinks and toilets, etc.
• Operate various types of equipment and machinery including vacuums and floor scrubbers.
• Collect and remove trash from building each day.
• Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Report any malfunctions and maintenance problems.  May perform minor repairs such as changing light bulbs as needed.
• Responsible for stocking linens throughout the hospital.
• Assists with office or room moves if needed.
• Adheres to all infection control policies and procedures.   Reports safety hazards to supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and other hospital staff.