Housekeeping

Job Duties

Provides safe clean environment The Aide I:

• Utilizes equipment, supplies and warning signs to ensure clean, safe environment
• Responds appropriately in emergency codes and situations
• Responds appropriately to hazardous material spills
• Operates laundry equipment following set guidelines to ensure clean safe environment

Routine procedures The Aide I:

• Completes routine cleaning assignments thoroughly and within deadlines
• Completes discharges using time management skills
• Maintains infection control and safe work habits
• Performs wet/dry mop procedures correctly
• Cleans patient rooms, toilets, ancillary areas, support areas, offices, windows, doors, blinds and maintains the laundry cleanliness as scheduled
• Performs terminal cleaning as assigned
• Washes linen, maintains wash room areas, provides a clean and productive flow of linen to finishing departments
• Weighs and sorts soiled linen for proper wash load
• Properly maintain chemicals supply to washers and reports problems as they occur

Accountability The Aide I:

• Works independently, with evidence of time management
• Keeps supervisor informed
• Remains accessible at all times and notifies supervisor when leaving assigned area
• Reads memorandums and initials as posted on departmental bulletin boards
• Utilizes cost containment practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Policy and procedure The Aide I:

• Follows hospital and department policy
• Meets WRMC's attendance expectations as defined in the Human Resources Policy/Procedure Manual
• Adheres to WRMC's Dress Code Policy

Interpersonal relations The Aide I:

• Communicates effectively at all levels
• Use AIDET in approaching all customers
• Maintains positive public image
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

General education The Aide I:

• Attends all required education
• Attends 75% of departmental meetings

Education:

Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math. High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

• Previous related experience is desirable
• Concern for detail cleaning and attention is required
• Good vision is required

Access Authorization:

White River Health System will maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information systems containing electronic patient health information. In keeping with this policy all positions requiring access to Electronic Patient Health Information hall be identified.

Licensure/Certification:

• None require

Physical requirements/skills:

• Performs routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
• Involves some duties outside building e.g. windows, entrances
• Involves prolonged walking, standing, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders
• Able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds and operate all equipment
• Involves strenuous activity throughout shift; light duty performance is not available
• Able to withstand prolonged contact with water and cleaning agents
• Able to work flexible hours and weekends as needed
• Possible exposure to biological, chemical, and infectious hazardous materials

Essentials:

1. Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
2. Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.