Housekeeping Aide

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Grafton City Hospital is a rural hospital with vision, diversity, stability, and a future. A strong contributor to the county’s economic status as it is one of the largest employers in Taylor County at GCH, we have one simple mission: We are committed to the promotion of wellness and to the provision of comprehensive healthcare for our community with respect to all people. Grafton is located in the heart of northern West Virginia. Nestled inside of Taylor County, Grafton, the county seat, is centrally located less than 30 miles from Morgantown, Bridgeport and Fairmont, WV. Our 150 plus dedicated and caring employees are encouraged to employ their talents and abilities to solve any challenge faced by our patients and the surrounding community.

While many hospitals, especially rural hospitals, are closing because of ever declining reimbursement for the services they provide, Grafton City Hospital continues to get stronger by operating more efficiently and providing excellent healthcare to our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeper cleans areas of responsibility utilizing proper procedures and maintains productivity and cost-effectiveness.

Performs all assigned tasks professionally to reflect the highest integrity of the Housekeeping Department. Completes work assignments in a timely manner.

Inspects and cleans public areas at least twice per shift to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. This position is also responsible for cleaning our offsite wellness center.

Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, public areas, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, including Emergency Room, X-ray, Ultra sound room, Mammography, CT, Admissions and Laboratory, waiting areas, lobbies, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

• Dusts and damp mops all public areas of the assigned area(s) to remove all visible soil.
• Damp wipes all furnishings to remove all dust, visible soil and stains.
• Cleans and disinfects all rooms according to department policy and procedures.
• Replaces all dispensable items such as paper towels, tissues, hand soaps, etc.
• Empties waste containers, damp wipes inside and out as needed. Replaces liners.
• Maintains all restrooms in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Properly cleans and disaffects all patient units in a timely and productive manner when called to do so for an accident or patient discharge/transfer.
• Adheres to and follows the principles, rules and policies of Grafton City Hospital.
• Adheres to all state regulations for the housekeeping department.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Observe all safety precautions. Reports safety hazards immediately
• Transport trash and hazardous waste to an appropriate disposal area.
• Follows the handwashing techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in training and in- service meetings; shows responsibility for your own practice and ongoing education.
• Treat patients, visitors and staff with dignity and respect. Always introduce yourself to patients, family and visitors.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-service.
• Ability to recognize, assist and work with a group towards a common goal.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain Housekeeping department logs.
• Answer the telephone and communicate messages.
• Correctly use various equipment, including vacuum cleaner, washing machine, clothes dryer, carpet cleaner.

• EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to communicate with the public

• EXPERIENCE

• Preferred Healthcare cleaning experience,
• Preferred Hazardous Materials Certification

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