Housekeeping Aide

About the Role

Provides a clean and sanitary environment for staff and residents using proper policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wet mops resident rooms and bathrooms daily.
• Uses “Wet Floor” signs and other cautions as indicated.
• Dusts in assigned work areas.
• Cleans draperies and privacy curtains.
• Cleans resident beds and closets per schedule.
• Sanitizes resident unit using proper policies and procedures.
• Washes windows and mirrors per schedule.
• Cleans vaporizers per policies and procedures.
• Properly sanitizes resident utensils in a timely manner.
• Shampoos and cleans carpeting per schedule and as needed.
• Labels all compounds and chemicals properly and stores them in locked storage areas.
• Follows user directions for all compounds and chemicals.
• Uses proper body mechanics.
• Follows proper infection control practices.
• Follows proper hand washing practices.
• Washes walls and ceilings.
• Keeps ashtrays and wastebaskets emptied.
• Adheres to cleaning duties and schedule for area assigned.
• Disposes of garbage safely, promptly, and in a sanitary manner.
• Reports promptly any indication of rodents and other pests.
• Maintains clean storage area.
• Stores cleaning rags in closed metal containers.
• Observes for resident safety when in resident care areas.
• Maintains fire aisles when using cleaning cart.
• Observes, reports, and intervenes in potential fire/safety hazards.
• Ensures one chair with arms per resident per room.
• Returns folding chairs to proper place when not in use.
• Treats residents and staff with respect and dignity.
• Adheres to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.

Supervision

Receives supervision from Housekeeping Supervisor.

Requirements

• No convictions for abuse, neglect or mistreatment or for misappropriation of property.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and make simple calculations.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling housekeeping tasks and equipment.

Physical Requirements

Note: In terms of an 8-hour workday, “Occasionally” equals 1% to 33%; “Frequently,” 34% to 66%; “Continuously,” 67% to 100%.

Employee’s job requires: Not at all Occasionally Frequently Continuously Bend X Stoop X Squat X Crawl X Climb-Height X Reach above shoulder level X Crouch X Kneel X Balance X Push/Pull X

Lifting requirements:

Never Occasionally Frequently Continuously Up to 10 lbs