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

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