Houseperson

• Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
• Under the general supervision of the E.S. Manager or E.S. personnel placed in charge, is responsible for the following duties:
• Cleans patient rooms/ancillary areas as assigned within the hospital and departmental policies and procedures including but not limited to: discharge cleaning, chemical usage, terminal cleaning, or cleaning, floor care and refinishing, dry and wet mopping, vacuuming, carpet extraction, dusting, baseboard cleaning.
• Maintains cleaning equipment in proper condition.
• Stocks assigned areas with clean linen.
• Removes small quantities of snow and salts walks in immediate entrances.
• Replaces easily accessible light bulbs as needed.
• Dust/damp mop floors in corridors, entrances, stairwells, and other areas as assigned.
• Collects all trash: infectious, regular, recyclable, and soiled linen.
• Picks up and delivers E.S. supplies and food service items.
• Moves equipment and furniture.
• Operates power tool equipment.
• Washes walls and ceilings.
• Changes curtain, draperies, cubical curtains, and shower curtains.
• Shampoos furniture, carpets mats, etc.
• Strips, refinishes, burnishes floors.
• Responsible for adhering to established standards of courtesy.
• Interior vent and light fixture cleaning.
• Replaces call cords, TV cords, light cords as needed.
• Safely completes work tasks and reduces risk to others.
• Must wear facility provided identification badge.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to understand simple instructions.