Housekeeping Aide

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

• Move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Cope with mental and emotional stress.
• Use sight/hearing senses or prosthetics to function adequately.
• Work independently, be flexible, and maintain personal integrity.
• Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Work effectively with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including exposure to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Essential Functions

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Meet the Housekeeping Personnel on a regularly scheduled basis to identify and correct problem areas, and improve services.
• Follow and complete cleaning schedules daily as assigned.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Participate in In-service Education Programs.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program.
• Recommend to the Housekeeping Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Maintain an adequate number of supplies on housekeeping cart to perform routine cleaning.
• Use only the correct supplies and in proper dilution ratios.
• Check all windows, furniture, fixtures, etc. for correct operation and complete maintenance repair slips, turn in to supervisor.
• Obey all safety rules.
• Practice good infection control and follow universal precautions procedures.
• Replace and replenish all supplies as needed to maintain availability of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s Quality Assurance program for the housekeeping department.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• 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