Performs a variety of heavier housekeeping and housecleaning duties to obtain and maintain desirable appearance, sanitary and orderly conditions throughout the entire facility's building areas, patient rooms, isolation areas, etc.

Responsibilities

Job duties specific to this position:

Works under the immediate supervision of the Manager of Support Services and from detailed instructions or prescribed or established routines.
Performs all types of heavy duty cleaning as assigned, uses appropriate heavy duty commercial-type vacuums, buffing and shampoo equipment, portable applicators, scrubbing machines, mop buckets, etc.; spot cleans or completely cleans and shampoos carpet areas and furniture; scrubs, strips, wet mops, waxes or otherwise maintains non-carpeted floors and stairways; works off ladders and washes down walls, ceilings, windows, light fixtures, washes doors, mops boards, trash and laundry barrels; cleans porters closet; picks up refuse, moves heavy furniture or equipment, takes down and re-hangs drapes, etc.
Cleans in isolation areas and wears appropriate mask and garb.
Follows established safety and infection control practices; properly safeguards work areas, especially when mopping and waxing floors, working overhead or around patients.
Reports unusual conditions to the supervisor.
Performs other related duties as required.

Job expectations for all Loretto employees:

Promotes and role models the mission, values, vision and strategic goals of Loretto in all interactions with staff, peers, residents, family members, vendors and visitors. Treats people with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
Demonstrates excellent internal and external customer service skills such as friendly greeting, making eye contact, listening attentively, responding in a timely manner, showing respect and empathy and acting as a role model for staff and peers.
Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethics.
Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
Complies with established policies, procedures, and codes of conduct at all times.
Adheres to all health and safety requirements, regulations, policies and procedures.
Practices and teaches safety awareness. Identifies and reports or corrects any possible safety or environmental issues.
Understands all HIPAA and other compliance & regulatory requirements associated with their role, including completion of required internal or external training/certifications.
Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or ability to pass a written TABE test.
Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
Ability to follow simple verbal and written directions.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to lift or move heavy objects required.
Ability to use any of the following: mops, buckets, cleaning solutions, vacuum cleaners, utility carts, floor cleaning machines, wet/dry vacuums and any other equipment used in the ordinary pursuit of the department objective.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to frequently stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The Cycle Cleaner may be exposed to odors, medical wastes, disease and unsanitary conditions.

SCOPE & TYPE OF SUPERVISION:

The Cycle Cleaner does not have any supervisory responsibilities.