Housekeeping Aide (AM/PM Shift)

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Aged 16 or older.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

Physical Requirements

• Intermittent movement throughout the workday.
• Coping with mental and emotional stress.
• Sight and hearing senses or use of prosthetics to function adequately.
• Independence, flexibility, personal integrity, and teamwork.
• Good general health and emotional stability.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and hostile people.
• Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Essential Functions

• Follow departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Meet with Housekeeping Personnel regularly to identify and correct problems and improve services.
• Complete cleaning schedules daily as assigned.
• Maintain a warm, interested, and positive environment.
• Participate in In-service Education Programs.
• Implement and maintain an effective orientation program.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Maintain supplies on housekeeping cart.
• Use correct supplies and dilution ratios.
• Check and maintain proper operation of windows, furniture, fixtures, etc.
• Obey safety rules.
• Practice good infection control and follow universal precautions procedures.
• Replace and replenish supplies as needed.
• Report accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Participate in Quality Assurance program development, maintenance, and implementation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement / Pension Plan.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.