The Housekeeper II is responsible for performing a wide range of specialized and routine cleaning duties to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the hospital. This role involves cleaning patient rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, and other critical areas requiring a higher standard of cleanliness and infection control. The Housekeeper II is expected to have a strong understanding of hospital cleaning protocols, handle more complex housekeeping tasks, and assist in training and mentoring less experienced staff.

Essential Duties

• Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, including isolation rooms, operating rooms, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and other critical areas following established cleaning protocols and infection control guidelines.
• Operate and maintain various cleaning equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, floor buffers, carpet extractors, and steam cleaners.
• Perform advanced cleaning procedures, including terminal cleaning, deep cleaning of patient care areas, and specialized floor care tasks such as stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces, including bed rails, light switches, door handles, and medical equipment, to prevent the spread of infection.
• Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous waste, sharps, and other regulated medical waste materials.
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations, such as spills or patient discharges, promptly and effectively to ensure patient safety.
• Replenish supplies, such as soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand sanitizers in patient care areas, restrooms, and common areas.
• Conduct inspections of cleaned areas to ensure they meet hospital standards and report any maintenance needs or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Assist in training and mentoring Housekeeper I staff and new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning tasks, supply usage, and equipment maintenance in compliance with department policies.
• Participate in continuing education and training sessions to stay current with best practices, safety regulations, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Required Experience:

• Ability to operate and maintain various types of floor care equipment.
• Physical ability to perform tasks that involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in floor care or environmental services, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of floor care techniques, equipment, and cleaning agents.
• Familiarity with safety and infection control procedures and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:

Chemicals: Refer to SDS Sheets

Video Display Terminals: None

Blood and Body Fluids: Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids during cleaning procedures.

TB or Airborne Pathogens: Occasional exposure to TB or airborne pathogens during cleaning procedures.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech: Required to communicate with supervisor and patients.

Vision: Ability to see soiled carpet, digital pager messages, assignments, etc..

Smell: Ability to detect foul odors, helpful to note presence of electrical/fire safety.

Hearing: Ability to hear alarms, voice pager messages.

Touch: Ability to feel heat or cold with hands.

 Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Average Hours per Week: 40

Shift: Varies

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit: 0%

Twist: 6%

Stand: 33%

Crawl: 1%

Walk: 33%

Kneel: 5%

Lift: 6%

Drive: 0%

Squat: 10%

Climb: 2%

Bend: 5%

Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

Up to 10 lbs: Continuously

Up to 20 lbs: Frequently

Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 60 lbs: Occasonally

Up to 75 lbs: Not Required

Up to 100 lbs: Not Required

Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Putting away supplies, sometimes overhead. Mops and brooms - carried 10', knee high; vacuums - carried 1', ankle high; chairs (35#) carried 10', waist high.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit: 0

Twist: 18

Stand: 130

Crawl: 0

Walk: 155

Kneel: 15

Lift: 22

Drive: 0

Squat: 20

Climb: 9

Bend: 30

Reach above shoulders: 10

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: 50-200#

Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#

Fine Manipulation: Wringing out cloths.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: 50 lbs of pressure - vacuum, locking carts

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

Inside hours: 8

Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Normal Range

Lighting: Average

Noise levels: Average

Humidity: Normal Range

Atmosphere:

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical - Vacuums, floor equipment, cleaning supplies/other chemicals

Protective Clothing Required: Goggles and gloves"