Housekeeping Staff - Thane

Key Responsibilities

1. Cleaning and Sanitization

• Perform daily cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming across all hospital areas including wards, patient rooms, ICUs, waiting areas, restrooms, and offices.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces such as door handles, handrails, switches, and equipment.
• Sanitize medical and surgical areas as per hospital infection control protocols.

2. Waste Management

• Segregate and dispose of biomedical and general waste according to hospital and government guidelines.
• Ensure color-coded bins are used correctly for different waste types (biomedical, plastic, glass, general).
• Remove garbage regularly and ensure disposal areas are kept clean and odor-free.

3. Laundry Support (If Applicable)

• Collect soiled linens from patient rooms and deliver them to the laundry section.
• Assist in distributing clean linen and ensuring the linen storage area is organized and hygienic.

4. Restocking and Supplies

• Refill supplies such as soap, hand sanitizers, tissue papers, toilet rolls, and other consumables in restrooms and patient rooms.
• Inform the supervisor when cleaning supplies or disinfectants are running low.

5. Adherence to Safety and Hygiene Protocols

• Follow strict infection control procedures, especially in isolation rooms, ICU, OT, and post-surgical areas.
• Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns, caps, etc.) as required for each area.
• Ensure the proper use and storage of cleaning agents and equipment to avoid accidents or misuse.

6. Assistance and Coordination

• Assist nursing or support staff in moving equipment or supplies when requested.
• Report any maintenance issues (broken equipment, water leakage, faulty lighting, etc.) to the supervisor promptly.
• Communicate politely and respectfully with patients and hospital staff.

7. Emergency Response

• Respond quickly during emergencies (e.g., spills, accidents, disinfection needs).
• Ensure rapid cleanup and proper sanitation of any contaminated area as instructed.