Housekeeping

🏥 Job Responsibilities of a Hospital Housekeeper1. Cleaning & Sanitization Clean and disinfect patient rooms, wards, ICUs, OPDs, and corridors as per schedule. Sanitize frequently touched surfaces (bed rails, door handles, switches, etc.) regularly. Maintain cleanliness of floors using approved hospital-grade disinfectants. Remove waste (general, biomedical, and hazardous) as per hospital waste management rules. 2. Washroom & Utility Area Maintenance Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, and utility areas multiple times per shift. Refill soap dispensers, paper towels, and other consumables. Use color-coded mops and buckets to prevent cross-contamination. 3. Biomedical Waste Management Segregate waste strictly as per color-coded bins (Red, Yellow, Blue, Black). Handle sharps and infectious waste safely with gloves and protective gear. Transfer waste only to designated collection points as instructed by the Nursing or Infection Control Department. 4. Patient Area Upkeep Ensure beds, side tables, and surroundings are clean and well-arranged. Change bed linen and curtains as per schedule or when soiled. Support nursing staff in maintaining hygiene and comfort of patients. Avoid unnecessary conversation or disturbance to patients. 5. Pantry / Service Support (if assigned)Distribute drinking water and meals as per diet schedules. Maintain hygiene while handling utensils or food items. Clean and disinfect pantry and service trolleys after each use. 6. Safety & ReportingReport immediately any spillage, breakage, or maintenance issue (plumbing, electrical, etc.) to the Supervisor. Follow hospital infection control, PPE, and safety protocols at all times. Record cleaning activities in checklists or duty registers. 7. Grooming & Conduct Wear clean uniform, gloves, mask, cap, and shoes during duty. Maintain personal hygiene and courteous behavior with patients, attendants, and staff. Be punctual, disciplined, and follow supervisor/nursing in-charge instructions.