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Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, cleans and services assigned areas to ensure safety, health and morale of patients, visitors, and employees; assists in providing clean, attractive, safe environment with minimal interference to others.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Sweeps, mops, washes, strips/scrubs, refinishes floor; cleans and/or polishes floor using buffing machine.

• Vacuums, spot-cleans, shampoos and/or extracts carpets when assigned.

• Collects, bags, transports and disposes or refuse and hazardous/infectious waste in sanitary and safe manner.

• Sorts and stores recyclable as instructed.

• Cleans and disinfects all surfaces, using ladder when necessary (e.g. furniture, fixtures, glass, walls, ceilings, tops of windows, doorframes, equipment).

• Washes and disinfects sinks, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; replaces disposable (e.g. paper towels, soap, toilet paper).

• Cleans and prepares discharge units; makes beds; reports availability of bed/unit upon completion.

• Uses detergents, disinfectants, finishes and other cleaning chemicals according to manufacturers directions.

• Moves furniture, beds, supplies and other equipment.

• Informs supervisor of supplies needed; notifies supervisor of equipment and facilities in need of repair.

• Maintains basic records and reports as required; maintains personal appearance; maintains neat and orderly work area.

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.

• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.