​PURPOSE STATEMENT: 

​Responsible for the day-to-day operation of housekeeping activities needed to maintain a clean and healthy environment for patient care. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• ​Provide orientation and training for new personnel.   
• ​Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation. 
• ​Perform routine and specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness for the facility. 
• ​Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.  
• ​Lead the environmental / or housekeeping services for facility. 
• ​Provide guidance to staff to ensure work assignments and cleaning schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift / area. 
• ​Maintain all areas of the facility for proper cleaning and disinfecting. 
• ​Maintain a cleaning schedule. 
• ​Responsible for cleaning duties in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations or laws, and organization policy and procedures in order to maintain a clean and sanitary environment as needed 
• ​Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department / unit use. 

• ​Prepare rooms for meetings, arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions. 

​OTHER FUNCTIONS:  

• ​Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. 

​EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• ​High school diploma or equivalent required.  
• ​Two or more years’ housekeeping experience in a commercial, clinic or healthcare environment required. 
• ​Knowledge of sanitation techniques and equipment operation with training in universal precautions and infection control preferred.  

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​LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:  

• ​Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.   
• ​CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).  
• ​First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. 

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​ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: 

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​While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances  
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.