Job Description

• Cleaning and maintaining areas as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
• Collect and dispose of trash following approved waste procedures of garbage and biomedical waste.
• Dust and damp mops floors following approved procedures.
• High dust and also wipe furniture. Report any spots/stains.
• Move equipment and furniture for proper cleaning and place furniture back in correct placement.
• Clean assigned areas with the use of assigned tools, supplies and equipment.
• Sanitize all surfaces with the focus on disinfection and cleaning.
• Wash walls, windows, furniture, baseboards and other items to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Cleaning of isolation rooms following isolation cleaning procedures
• Soiled and clean linen handling.
• May be required to clean meeting and conference rooms, ensuring compliance to room set-up requirements.
• Changing cubicle curtains, as required.
• Vacuuming of carpets
• Glass and interior window cleaning removing finger prints
• May be required to use some small auto-scrubbers, burnishing equipment wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Check all main areas, lobbies, stairwells, elevators/escalators and mezzanines and clean as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and personnel information.
• Maintain a safe environment at all times (e.g. use of wet floor signs).
• Perform duties according to health and safety guidelines.
• Report all injuries and hazards to the supervisor immediately.
• Responding to emergency cleanups as required.
• Restock single unit dispensers containing soap, towels, toilet tissue
• In some washrooms, replace disposable sharps container, as required.
• Check and replenishment of hand sanitizer in approved areas
• Strip, wash and make beds; collect and fold linen.
• Perform pre-use inspection on any and all equipment prior to use. Reports any noticeable maintenance problems or safety hazards to Housekeeping Supervisor
• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor; operate the compactor and be responsible for cleaning the compactor on regular basis.