Housekeeping Aide

Location/Department:  Hospital - Environmental Services

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

75/pp - 1st shift; 7a-3p included every other weekend

Job Summary:

Performs assigned tasks to provide a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the staff and those being treated and cared for at MMH properties.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleans occupied patient rooms by using products that clean & disinfect surfaces according to established procedure & manufacturer spec.
• Cleans unoccupied patient rooms – in addition to the above, disinfects beds horizontally & vertically. Cleans ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, IV pole, disinfects commode chairs, high/low dust area.
• Cleans & disinfects restrooms & fixtures.
• Cleans nonpatient areas such as offices, corridors, lobbies, meeting rooms, elevators & waiting rooms.
• Dry & wet mop floors.
• Spot cleans walls, doors, ceiling, vents, & light fixtures.
• Keeps trash cans in assigned areas pulled. Takes trash to compactor, properly disposes of red bag waste.
• Maintains paper towels & toilet tissue in assigned area.
• Demonstrates that safety ladder is used properly.
• Changes needle boxes when level is ¾ full or as requested.

• All cleaning bottles are shown to be pre-labeled properly for housekeeping carts.
• Attends one in-service a year on the use of the trash compactor.

• Follows universal protection requirements when cleaning.
• When mopping corridors, wet floor signs are placed every 8 feet.

• Reports maintenance problems & safety hazards to the manager
• Drapes & cubicle drapery are mounted properly on tracks to pull freely & removed for cleaning.
• Cleans interior & exterior windows as assigned.
• Cleans stairwells in assigned area.
• Cleans & vacuums furniture in assigned area.
• Has shown to be effective in maintaining department equipment & storage areas.
• Has demonstrated the proper handling of biohazard & infectious waste.
• Performs room checks after discharge cleaning is completed & corrects any finds
• Assists with use of germinator for isolation rooms & other areas requiring germination
• Follows checklists & completes work timely.

• Performs detailed cleaning as scheduled.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills
• Effectively communicates both verbal and written
• Ability to use basic office equipment

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• No experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands
• May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs