Company Description

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

KidTown Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Summary/Purpose:

Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner. Demonstrates understanding of training and education related to evidence-based recommendations in accordance with the CDC, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies. Follows all environmental and infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and processes, hand hygiene, standard & isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). May be required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the facility. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the employee’s supervisor and/or manager. 

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Clean, dust, and polish cabinets, furniture, lockers, and baseboards. (Top to bottom, left to right, right to left, and cleanest to dirtiest) 
• Clean stairwells, hallways, restrooms, offices and patient rooms. 
• Clean wall surfaces, ceilings, baseboards, floor surfaces, doors, blinds, vents, toilets, metal fixtures, shelves, furniture, privacy stalls, and windows. 
• Carefully follow safety protocols and infection control procedures. 
• Empty and clean waste receptacles; vacuum floors; assist in moving and arranging furniture and equipment as needed. 
• Disinfect and sanitize rooms and common areas, stock and refill bathroom dispensers with paper, sanitary, and soap products. 
• Select proper cleaning materials and supplies in order to complete daily tasks. 
• Read, interpret, and follow material safety data sheets, as well as chemical/cleaning product directions and warning/precaution information. 
• Maintain storage closets 
• Respond to environmental emergencies and requests for assistance. 
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. 
• Accountability for maintaining all appropriate logs and checklists/sheets as accurate and current 
• Demonstrates understanding of training and education related to evidence-based recommendations in accordance with the CDC, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies. 
• Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives to improve patient experience. 
• Follows all environmental and infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and processes, hand hygiene, standard & isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 
• Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA). 
• Conduct pickups of trash and biohazard waste bins within the facility. 
• Removes waste and transport to appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste streams (i.e. regulated medical, recycling, solid, and hazardous). 

Required Skills, Education, and/or Abilities:

• Must be able to perform repetitive cleaning operations. 
• Ability to learn methods of cleaning and caring for hospital facilities. 
• Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for safe and proper use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and to present information and respond to questions from guards, staff, and others. 
• Ability to build effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and others. 
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.