Housekeeping Aide
Housekeeping Aide - Grade 100
Under direct supervision, cleans maintains an assigned area, performs a variety of environmental services duties in around the medical center in order to maintain a neat, orderly, sanitary, safe environment. Essential Functions: - Operates utilizes equipment needed to include cleaner, wet mop unit, dust pay, dust mop, back vacuum, automatic floor scrubber, shampoo machine, high-speed buffer, carpet extractor, wet/dry vacuum, floor buffer, wall washer utility cart. Operates utilizes sane Pac, compactor bailer - Utilizing standard cleaning products cleans patient areas to include restrooms, discharge beds, woodwork, horizontal surfaces, TV5 cabinets, furniture, glass, walls, floors, all affixed items, replenish dispensers, remove soiled linen trash - Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans auxiliary areas to include medication room, nursing station, tub room, soiled utility rooms, storage areas, staff lounge, quiet rooms, offices, exam rooms, treatment rooms, waiting rooms, lobbies, elevators, water fountain, ice machines, telephones, all horizontal surfaces high dusting - Replenishes supplies such as: paper-towels, toilet paper, soap, plastic liners, paper cups seat covers - Reports unsafe conditions such as defective or damaged equipment Assures sharp objects are in proper containers follow safety rules established by the department uses proper body mechanics such as lifting techniques - Performs other duties as assigned - No supervisory responsibilities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of six months experience preferred - Moderate to heavy lifting ability required; ability to operate all types of floor machinery and other housekeeping related equipment - Ability to lift 50 lbs., carry items of 25 lbs., pushes carts up to 200 lbs. - Ability to perform frequent pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting and reaching Job requires extensive standing and walking - Ability to understand and communicate effectively - Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment - Refer to position specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement