Housekeeping Aide

Job Summary

Job Summary: The aide in housekeeping works under the supervisor and performs duties within established guides and under sanitary conditions in housekeeping.

Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned ensuring that all rooms and areas are cared for and inspected according to standards.

• Administrative Functions:
  • Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance with ability to manage your time efficiently.
  • Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
  • Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (Occurrences must be reported on the shift they occur)
  • Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Committee Functions:
  • Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
  • Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing service.
• Housekeeping Functions:
  • Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.
  • Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
  • Assure the assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
  • Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
  • Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
  • Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
  • Wash and sanitize wet mop head.
• Staff Development Functions:
  • Attend departmental and staff meetings as called.

• GED or equivalent

• Must be able to stoop, squat, kneel, bend, twist, reach, crouch, lift, push/pull, and move moderately heavy equipment and supplies throughout the workday.
• Work includes pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, and bending
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with patience and tact.
• Physical ability to move and lift items up to 25 pounds and cope with the mental and physical stress of the job.

• Includes repetitive motions, weight lifting, and prolonged standing, sitting, or bending.
• Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, and hazardous chemicals.