Stanford Medicine Children's Health is hiring a Relief Housekeeping Assistant to play a critical role in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients, families, and staff. Under the direct supervision of a Housekeeping Supervisor, you will ensure the cleanliness of surfaces and proper handling of all waste in assigned areas.

What You'll Do

Clean non-patient areas such as offices, laboratories, and classrooms by dust-mopping floors, removing trash, and damp-mopping or vacuuming.
Clean patient, clinic, and satellite areas by cleaning floors with mops, vacuums, and buffers, cleaning furniture and walls, and dusting screens and televisions.
Clean restrooms thoroughly, including toilet bowls, sinks, showers, and partitions; polish fixtures; change curtains; and replenish supplies.
Learn and practice aseptic cleaning techniques and isolation cleaning procedures.
Handle the removal of regular and biohazardous waste and compacted boxes for scheduled trash pick-up.
Observe and practice standard precautions and all hospital-established safety regulations and procedures.
Operate a commercial vacuum cleaner and attachments for floors, walls, furniture, and high dusting.
Perform total cleaning of auxiliary areas, discharge rooms, isolation areas, and assist with emergency clean-ups.
Recognize and eliminate potential hazards associated with adults and children.
Report needed minor repairs and maintain cleaning equipment through proper cleaning and storage.

What We're Looking For

Must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements, including sensitivity to cultural diversity, adherence to patient care and safety standards, and participation in ongoing education.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's Service Standards, Code of Conduct, and all other established policies and procedures.