Housekeeping Aide

Housekeeping Aide - Full TimeThe Housekeeping Aide is responsible for the cleaning of the hospital off site locations.Education:Ability to read and write.Experience:Housekeeping experience preferred.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides for a clean occupied unit:Dust mops and wet mops floor with germicide cleaner.Cleans over-bed table and furniture with germicide cleaner.Cleans walls and pictures.Cleans windows and checks blinds; reports to manager if needs changing.Empties trash and relines trash cans.Provides for a clean discharge patient unit:Removes linen, trash and equipment.Cleans equipment as assigned.Cleans room according to procedure.Remakes bed.Places furniture and supplies in the correct location.Checks for and reports any maintenance needs.Closes door and applies sticker.Provides for clean bathroom:Dust mops floor.Cleans lavatory with germicide cleaner.Cleans mirror with glass cleaner.Cleans tub and shower with germicide cleaner.Spot cleans wall with germicide cleaner.Empties trash and relines cans.Cleans and refills paper and soap dispenser.Wet mops floor with germicide cleaner.Provides for clean nurses station and medication room:Dusts overhead fixtures.Dust mops floors.Empties trash and relines trash cans.Wet mops floor with germicide cleaner.Provides for clean offices:Light dusts office furniture.Empties trash and relines trash cans.Vacuums floors and upholstered furniture weekly.Provides for clean library:Empties trash and relines trash cans.Dusts shelves and lamps weekly.Cleans table as needed.Vacuums floors and upholstered furniture weekly.Cleans walls as needed.Provides for clean conference rooms:Empties trash and relines cans.Cleans tables, wall fixtures and window sills as needed.Cleans chalkboard.Vacuums floors and upholstered furniture weekly and/or as needed.Provides for clean waiting areas:Empties trash and relines trash cans.Spot cleans and vacuums carpet and upholstered chairs.Provides for clean ancillary services:Empties trash and relines trash cans.Dust mops floors.Dusts and cleans all overhead and wall fixtures.Vacuums carpet and upholstered furniture weekly.Cleans bathrooms with germicide cleaner.Wet mops floors that are not carpeted.Provides for terminal cleaning in the OR Areas:Conduct hand hygiene and uses gloves and PPE requiredInspects room identifying and reporting any room issuesCleans floorsGather and remove all used and soiled linensGather and removes all trach and infectious wastesRemoves suction containers for cleaningCheck sharps boxes and if 2/3 full changes containersClean and disinfects all operating room surfaces and surgical equipmentKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situationAbility to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitudeAbility to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of workAbility to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal informationAbility to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely mannerAbility to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skillsNon-Essential FunctionsPerform other duties as assigned or requested.Professional RequirementsAdhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.Complete annual education requirements.Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.Report to work on time and as scheduled.Wear identification while on duty.Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.Must have valid driver's license.Physical Requirements and Environmental ConditionsPhysically demanding, high-stress environmentMay be up walking on feet up to 6-8 hours per dayMust be able to lift 10 pounds or moreMust have the cognitive ability to perform in this role. Critical and executive level thinking is requiredMust have strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracyHave near normal hearing – able to hear alarms/telephone/ normal speaking voice/ webinarsHave near normal vision – clarity of vision (both near and far) either corrected on non-corrected, ability to distinguish colorsHave good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordinationStanding – continuously within the shift (67-100%)Walking – continuously within the shift (67-100%)Climbing – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)Bending/stooping – frequently within the shift (34-66%)Twist at the waist – occasionally with the shift (1-33%)Pushing/pulling – frequently within the shift (34-66%)Lift/carry – 20lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)Reaching above the shoulders – frequently within the shift (34-67%)Lift/carry – 50lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.