Housekeeping Aide

Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, cleans and services assigned areas to ensure safety, health and morale of patients, visitors, and employees; assists in providing clean, attractive, safe environment with minimal interference to others.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Sweeps, mops, washes, strips/scrubs, refinishes floor; cleans and/or polishes floor using buffing machine.

* Vacuums, spot-cleans, shampoos and/or extracts carpets when assigned.

* Collects, bags, transports and disposes or refuse and hazardous/infectious waste in sanitary and safe manner.

* Sorts and stores recyclable as instructed.

* Cleans and disinfects all surfaces, using ladder when necessary (e.g. furniture, fixtures, glass, walls, ceilings, tops of windows, door frames, equipment).

* Washes and disinfects sinks, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; replaces disposable (e.g. paper towels, soap, toilet paper).

* Cleans and prepares discharge units; makes beds; reports availability of bed/unit upon completion.

* Uses detergents, disinfectants, finishes and other cleaning chemicals according to manufacturers directions.

* Moves furniture, beds, supplies and other equipment.

* Informs supervisor of supplies needed; notifies supervisor of equipment and facilities in need of repair.

* Maintains basic records and reports as required; maintains personal appearance; maintains neat and orderly work area.