Housekeeper/Houseman (Montego Bay, Jamaica, W.I.) - Hospiten Montego Bay

Description: Clean all areas of the Hospital thoroughly, with the key aim of enhancing the customer experience by having excellent standards of cleanliness.

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Clean hospital floors and surfaces using prescribed cleaning methods and procedures.
• Mix appropriate proportions of cleaning and disinfecting materials following safety protocols.
• Dust, mop and sweep patients’ room, nurses’ and surgical units and administrative offices.
• Make beds using clean and disinfected linen and replenish supplies such as towels, blankets, soaps etc.
• Clean and disinfect bathroom and public restrooms.
• Clean mirrors and windows along with polishing fitting and fixtures.
• Collect dirty laundry from patients’ rooms and deliver them to washing areas


• Distribute clean linen and hospital/surgical gowns to appropriate floors.
• Take and address patients’ complaints regarding housekeeping services.
• Empty trash receptacles and ensure proper compaction of surgical waste according to hospital policies.
• Create and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Inform housekeeping supervisor of any cleaning equipment that may need repair or replacement.
• Inform housekeeping supervisor about any building hazard and assist in addressing it.
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area for cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Maintain adequate stock of cleaning supplies.
• Sweep, scrub, mop and polish floors
• Vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies
• Dust and polish furniture and fittings
• Clean metal fixtures and fittings
• Empty and clean trash containers
• Dispose of trash in a sanitary manner
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers
• Wipe down glass surfaces
• Make up beds and change linens as required
• Tidy up rooms
• Wash windows as scheduled.
• Sort, wash, load and unload laundry.
• Iron and press clothing and linen.
• Sort, fold and put away clean laundry.
• Operate mechanized cleaning equipment.
• Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
• Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements.
• Clean corridors, lobbies, stairways, elevators and lounges as well as patient rooms.
• Distribute linen, towels and room supplies.
• Replace dirty linens with clean items.
• Inspect and turn mattresses regularly.
• Store all dirty laundry in line with company policy.
• Check all appliances in rooms are in working order.
• Respond to calls for housekeeping problems.
• Follow company safety and security procedures.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards.
• Observe and report damage of hospital property

Email:  jobs.jamaica@hospiten.com