Job Summary
As a member of our housekeeping staff you will be responsible for ensuring our patients families visitors as well as employees have a wonderful experience by cleaning and maintaining your assigned area within Nicklaus Childrens Health System. Working here is about making a difference in the lives of children every day.
Job Specific Duties
- Cleans/maintains assigned work area by gathering materials refilling carts removing trash disposing red bags disinfecting bathrooms (including shower sink and toilet) and dusting.
- Cleans/disinfects emergency spills and debris immediately.
- Ensures equipment is in good working order.
- Removes and properly disposes of trash and soiled linen.
- Replenishes supplies and linen.
- Reports safety hazards and defects immediately.
- Provides excellent customer service to all patients visitors and internal customers.
- Greets patients and families in a courteous manner when entering room.
- Performs special cleaning procedures such as terminal cleanings when needed (deep cleaning using bleach wipe walls clean underneath bed high dust change curtains).
- Responds to verbal speech alarm signals radio and telephone communications within appropriate time frame as specified by leader.
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Prior customer service experience preferred.
- Able to comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
- Able to communicate to request supplies and write identifying information.
- Housekeeping and/or maintenance experience preferred.
- Floor care experience preferred.
- Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and coworkers.
- Ability to follow simple instructions to accomplish repetitive tasks.
- Excellent customer service skills.