Housekeeping Attendant - 36 hrs/wk, 7am - 3pm, rotating days

Job Title:  Housekeeping Attendant                                                                                         
Job Location:   Lincoln
Status:  Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT FUNCTION/JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible for the cleaning and disinfecting of offices, restrooms, utility rooms, kitchenettes, nurses stations, report rooms, conference rooms, halls and lab areas.  Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting of resident/patient rooms, restrooms, tub/shower rooms, linen closets, lounges and common areas.  Responsible for environmental patient/resident needs. Work will be performed in an ethical and legal manner following organizational policies, processes, protocols and procedures. Responsible for quality service delivery and internal/external customer relations for Madonna as a whole, including upholding the mission and values for the department and facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate commercial and small vacuums to clean all assigned carpeted areas and vacuum hall register vents to promote quality air flow.
• Dust and clean fire doors, under lounge furniture, baseboards, wall and ceiling lights according to established guidelines.
• Dust and clean designated equipment, furniture, door and window surfaces.
• Dust and wash bed frames and mattresses according to established guidelines.
• Maintain and distribute supplies to designated areas to ensure adequate stock.
• Handle wet and dry mops to clean and disinfect hard surface areas.
• Scrub and disinfect all designated restrooms, utility rooms, shower/tub, kitchenettes according to department guidelines.
• Push and pull handcart with daily supplies and equipment to each area to be cleaned.
• Remove refuse from all designated containers and replace with clean liners.
• Mix and dilute housecleaning chemicals according to established guidelines.
• Handle linen to make beds daily.
• Maintain and ensure a safe environment for the department. Handles and operates all necessary equipment and perform required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury.
  **PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS**
• Medium work - Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Walk and stand constantly.
• Stoops, crouch and reach frequently.
• Push and pull handcart with supplies to areas to be cleaned.  Requires up to 20 pounds to initiate, then 7-10 pounds to maintain.
• Receives information orally and/or visually for cleaning instructions and safety measures.
• Required to wear gloves while handling cleaning products and disinfecting.
• Ability to go up and down stairs and ladder.
• Mobility required to travel to Madonna properties (if needed)
  QUALIFICATIONS
• Institutional cleaning experience preferred.
• Basic math skills preferred.
• Basic reading skills required.
• Must maintain positive communication in a fast paced environment under advers conditions.