Housekeeping attendant

Work setting

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Disinfect operating rooms and other areas
• Handle and report lost and found items
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player