Housekeeping Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Housekeeping I to join our team at J & J Worldwide Services. As a key member of our housekeeping department, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our facilities, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination tables, restrooms, offices, and other common areas within the hospital environment to established standards.
• Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms and special procedure rooms in accordance with standard procedures.
• Collect and dispose of regular trash, RMW (Regulated Medical Waste), and recycle materials.
• Collect and remove soiled linen into appropriate bins.
• Replenish hand soap, hand sanitizer, and other supplies as needed.
• Dust and mop floors with microfiber using standard operating procedures.
• Handle various types of cleaning chemicals in compliance with established guidelines and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be trained to perform floor care work, including buffing, stripping, and refinishing, and scrubbing baseboards.
• May be trained to deliver linen in accordance with medical facilities par level policies.
• Report any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair to immediate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous custodial experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions in English.

Work Environment:

• Physical demands include continuous movement, including frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other use of hands.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Operation of motorized equipment for generalized floor cleaning.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals, such as cleaning solutions, and potential exposure to blood and other bodily fluids.
• Varying work shifts.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.