Housekeeping Aide

POSITION SUMMARY This is a PT position Under the direction of a Supervisor, the housekeeping and laundry delivers efficient and effective care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her Knowledge. ***Must be willing to work some evening hours as well as weekends and Holidays.*** RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES Makes both occupied and unoccupied bed Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents; Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet Precautions as indicated; Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor; Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area; Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned; Cleans patient equipment as assigned; Assists with patient discharge as requested Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment; Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences; Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families; POSITION TITLE: Housekeeping/Laundry Job Description: 03/22 Effective Date: 3/1/22 Revision Date: 3/2/22 Page: 2 of 4 Participates in quality improvement activities as requested; Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed Performs other duties as requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr Recover-Care