Housekeeping Aide

Housekeeping AidePerforms cleaning functions in various areas of the hospital. Maintains these areas in a clean and orderly fashion in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures and foremost to provide an environment conducive to patient recovery.A.Licensure/Certification/Registration: None.B.Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.C.Experience: Not required.D.Special qualifications: Requires operation of mechanical equipment such as buffers and vacuums. Visual acuity to detail cleanliness. Reasoning ability, as employees must use self-judgment in changing sequence of areas cleaned to meet needs of area.Involves general guidance and direction by Supervisors/Managers. The employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.Birth - 1 Year - Infant2-12 Year - Pediatric13-18 Years - Adolescent19-69 Years - Adult70 + - GeriatricHospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:Exposure to - None - Some - Frequent - Very - Frequent• toxic/caustic chemicals - X • blood or body fluids - X•extreme conditions, hot or cold - X • communicable diseases - X• dust/fumes/ gases - X • unprotected heights - X• moving mechanical arts - X • CRT (computer) Monitor - X•potential electric shock - X • frequent, repetitive motions - X• x-ray electromagnetic energy - X • other (as listed)• high pitched Noises - X• needles or other sharp objects - XXStanding, walking, stooping, pushing cart or vacuum, climbing, lifting (usually less than 25 pounds)This position requires the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities. Personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, gloves, masks and safety glasses.This is a Full-time day shift position