Housekeeping Aide - Quarters

Navajo Preference Employment Act


In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.
Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide and ensure (or) cleanliness of residential units within acceptable levels of environmental, visual sanitation throughout designated housing units. Work hours are 8-hour coverage day shifts, and occasional overtime.


Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED


Experience:

One year experience of general housekeeping duties in a residential, daycare, school, food service, healthcare, production and/or manufacturing setting, which meet healthy living standards designed to yield safe living environment.

License:

Must have a current valid driver's license without restrictions and maintained throughout employment.

Other Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment reference from previous and current employers. All employment reference must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Records of reliable attendance
• Working effectively in team relationships
• Knowledge of harmful bacteria compounds
• Proper techniques for protecting self-tenants from pathogenic agents.
• Use of buffers, high-speed buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, etc.
• Knowledge on household care procedures and upkeep.
• Must have the ability to read, write, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Understands the standards and precautions of infection control.
• Must have the ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Completion of and, above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required info Information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical:

Requires the ability to prolonged periods of standing; walking; sitting; talking or hearing; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; push/pull; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to taste and smell. This position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally may be required to lift up to and above 100 pounds using correct judgement, assistance and body mechanics. Moderate heavy physical effort is required continuously in performance of manual cleaning tasks. Must be able to perform prolong periods of repetitive motion actions using both feet and hands. Must be able to repetitively for prolong periods complete grasping simple/light; grasping firm/heavy; and, fine dexterity with both hands. Must be able to withstand moderate noise level and be able to hear alarms on equipment; client calls; instructions from physicians/department staff; and, overhead speaker calls/announcements. Position requires the ability to see close, distant, in color, peripheral vision, depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus as needed.


Mental:

Must be able to prioritize and use good judgment. Must be flexible as schedule changes and high demands verbally requested in assigned areas, need to be met.

Environmental:

Position can expect to work over ½ the time in wet, humid non-weather-related condition; work near moving mechanical parts; and, be subject to vibrations from machinery. May also require working 1/3 of time intermittently with Toxic or caustic chemicals; Outdoor weather conditions; Extreme cold or heat non-weather related; risk of electrical shock; and, risk of radiation exposure. This position is also working in prolonged exposure of potential infection diseases.


Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Cleans quarters after tenants vacate and/ore after the maintenance crew have complete renovation work prior to new tenant occupation. Vacuums carpet & windowsills, dusts/wipes interior door casings, doors, windows, light fixtures, plastered walls where soiled, ceilings, baseboards, all cabinets & shelving, wall heater and vent grilles (inside/outside), sweeps and mops floors, stairways, corridors, front t& back entry, and utility room.
2. Clean bathroom (s); Scrubs, cleans, and sanitizes shower tiles, commodes, sink, cabinet, mirrors, exhaust fan, and medicine cabinet. Cleans kitchen area; Defrost, clean interior/exterior and underneath refrigerators, clean electric & gas ranges interior/exterior; including underneath range top, over, broiler, burners, and range hood, cupboards, drawers, and pantry areas.
3. Ensures trash is securely, appropriately, and adequately placed in pickup area.
4. Cleans rooms on special cleaning detail as instructed using proper techniques. Strips and reapplies floor sealer if necessary. Polish and buffs floors with electric floor polisher if available.
5. Works under the general supervision of the Quarters Maintenance Supervisor who make initial assignment of duties with additional oral and/or written instructions as necessary on new or special procedures or when difficulties are encountered or emergencies.
6. Incumbent is expected to perform most work in an independent manner. May receive work direction and assistance from a work leader at some locations.
7. Keeps supervisor informed on progress being made, condition of equipment and reports repairs as needed. Work is reviewed in terms of adherence to instruction, safety regulations and especially with housekeeping objectives, practices, and procedures.
8. Incumbent may be scheduled to work on-call basis, either day or evening shift, weekdays and/or weekends. Specific quarter have different needs; therefore, employees are trained in all areas and must be punctual.
9. Disinfect rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and other assigned areas daily to prevent cross contamination and infection.
10. Scrubs and disinfects commodes, urinals, washstands and fixtures, mirrors, soap & paper towel dispensers daily.
11. Disinfect venetian blinds, washes walls, windows and glass partitions, and other assigned areas.
12. Vacuums, dust mops, mop floors, polish and buffs floors. May strip and wax floors as necessary or as directed by immediate Supervisor.
13. Replenishes linens paper supplies and liquid soap in dispenser daily.
14. Disinfects room after tenant has vacated a unit.
15. Will complete other duties as assigned by unit supervisor or person in charge.
16. Maintains a system of linen control and distribution. Delivers clean linen to housing or quarters areas as requisitioned. On occasion may label or mark new linen.
17. Collects soiled linen, regular waste, and delivers to appropriate area.
18. May assist the Environmental Service Department in the event the quarters demand for services is low.
19. Ensure Proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty. Face Surgical Mask is worn in all Hospital areas. Cloth Masks may be worn in the Office areas. Self-Monitor, Wash Hands and or well use hand sanitizer, Social Distancing well be practiced.
20. Proper PPE is worn inside assigned Clinics or Units. NIOSH- approved N95 Masks filtering face piece respirator or higher, if available, Eye or Face shields, Gloves, and Isolation Gowns.
21. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. Training well be provided.
22. Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction.
23. Performs other duties may be assigned.