Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Under general direction, cleans all areas of the facility by performing routine cleaning of patient/resident rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Is also responsible for providing a constant supply of clean linens for the entire facility.Essential FunctionsPromote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner.Performs terminal/detailed cleaning of the OR rooms by following check list or as instructed by OR personnel.Sort all linens and treat stains.Load all laundry into washer and add specified cleaning agents.Take wet, clean items and dry as directed.Sort and fold or hang clean dried items.Maintain inventory of all cleaning supplies and communicate needs to supervisor.Maintaining all laundry equipment and inform facilities Director as to any maintenance needs.Perform additional laundry services when necessary.Completes work assignments in a timely manner.Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.Uses and maintains equipment properly.Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.Always introduces self to patients, families, and visitors.Reports safety hazards as appropriate.Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.Replenishes supplies.Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions, and isolation precautions.Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.Works day, evening or night shifts as assigned.Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.Observes safety precautions at all times.Maintains age specific safety precautions.The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors by using heavy equipment to clean, strip and wax floors on a rotating basis.Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.