Housekeeping Aide

Job Details Location: Lackland AFB, TX 78150 Salary Range: $21.00 Hourly Housekeeping Aide This position reports to the Environmental Services Director and Assistant Director. The role performs special cleaning projects as well as daily cleaning duties in accordance with HHS standard procedures of the housekeeping department and hospital objectives. Assigned areas may include patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, administrative offices, laboratory areas, waiting areas, and public restrooms. The position is on-call and often consists of a 7–8 hour shift, but shift times and work days may vary to cover the needs of the facility. COVID‑19 room cleaning will be an occasional part of the job, and all necessary PPE will be provided. Duties Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination tables, restrooms, offices, and other common areas within the hospital environment to established standards. Performs terminal cleaning of patient rooms and special procedure rooms in accordance with standard procedures. Collects and disposes regular trash, RMW (regulated medical waste), and recycle materials. Collects and removes soiled linen into appropriate bin. Replenishes hand soap, hand sanitizers, and other supplies as needed. Dusts and mops floors with microfiber using standard operating procedure. Wet mops floors with disinfectant using microfiber material following standard operating procedure. Handles various types of cleaning chemicals in compliance with applicable regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces, furniture, spot‑washes walls, cleans and polishes fixtures, air vents, handrails, blinds, windows and sills and other items as required. Reports any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair to immediate supervisor. Performs daily cleaning procedures in accordance with HHS training standards. Records work completed on area assignment checklist. Polices assigned area at the beginning of each shift. Responds to housekeeping pages. Performs other tasks as assigned by department director. Essential Functions Capable of standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift. Capable of pushing and pulling a maid cart, linen cart, or various equipment (over 100lb.) continuously throughout a shift. Able to lift 0–40lb. frequently. Must be able to handle or interact with all chemicals used (e.g., bleach, wax, Virex). Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other hours as needed per assigned area. Must have communication skills in English. Attendance is required to be successful. Equal Opportunity Employer The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41CFR60‑1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr