POSITION SUMMARY: Cleans and maintains all assigned areas of the hospital in a sanitary and attractive manner in accordance with required accreditation and industry standards.

• Assembles necessary cleaning supplies and equipment and transports to designated work area.
• Cleans assigned areas in accordance with accreditation and industry standards. Tasks include, but not limited to, cleaning walls, floors, dusting, buffing, polishing, scrubbing, moving furniture, waste removal, laundry/linen duties and other tasks as directed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Maintains good relationships with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Plans and utilizes time well.
• Uses initiative in performing duties.
• Demonstrates professional attitude and behavior by maintaining acceptable work habits including, but not limited to, dependability, punctuality, and appropriate behaviors.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and continuing education by attending all department meetings, completing learning modules and reading all applicable e-mails or other communications.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding patient, employee, and hospital matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing and be able to follow instructions.
• Must have manual and physical ability to perform such tasks as general cleaning, terminal cleaning, linens and waste removal.