HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

Summary: Cleans hospital patient rooms, baths, laboratories, offices, halls, and other areas by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Washes beds and mattresses, and remakes beds after patient discharge.
Keeps utility/storage rooms and cleaning carts in clean and orderly condition and well supplied. Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
Distributes laundered articles and linens, collects soiled linen and sanitizes linen carts.
Replaces soiled drapes and cubicle curtains.
Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and supplies.
Sweeps, scrubs, and polishes floor.
Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
Dusts furniture and equipment and polishes metalwork.
Washes walls, ceiling, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills, changing water often to keep germicidal detergents active and fresh.
Empties wastebaskets and transports trash and waste to disposal area. Transports infectious waste in compliance with the hospital's policy.
Notifies Environmental Services Supervisor of any equipment or other items in need of repair.
Arranges furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs.
Collects recyclable items and puts them in a central location.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Behavioral Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Decision Making/Judgment - Demonstrates the ability to secure and evaluate facts in making decisions and taking action and makes decisions in a timely manner; Makes good decisions when faced with new situations or incomplete information; Is able to effectively prioritize tasks; Approaches problems, challenges and new situations in an organized manner; Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in finding workable solutions and avoids recurring problems.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates the organization's cardinal value; to honor the dignity and worth of each individual; Relates to others in an honest, straightforward fashion and is professional verbally and non-verbally; Resolves conflict in a positive manner; Actively listens with a sincere attempt to understand and values different points of view; Respects the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Teamwork - Contributes to a climate where employees want to do their best and work together as a team; Accepts responsibility for establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with every member of the staff; Assists co-workers as needed; Displays a positive, cooperative team attitude and recognizes the achievement of others.
Change Management - Is open to change and makes suggestions for change; Maintains a positive attitude regarding change.
Customer Service - Treats patients and co-workers with respect and professionalism; Assists others in the department and throughout the hospital; Takes initiative in working to solve customer complaints; Displays a 'can do' attitude.
Stewardship - Demonstrates a commitment to cost effectiveness and sound business practices; Conserves resources whenever appropriate.
Initiative - Recognizes and follows through with duties that need to be performed; Seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties; Makes suggestions for improving procedures; Commits time and effort to hospital committees and community service; Participates in department in-service programs and takes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
Dependability/Reliability - Reports to work in a regular and timely manner and is willing to make schedule adjustments related to changes in workload activity; Accepts delegation responsibly and can be relied upon to perform duties and complete assignments independently and in a reasonable time frame; Observes appropriate work breaks and meal periods; Attends mandatory meetings and in-services; Demonstrates commitment and responsibility.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High school education or equivalent and cleaning experience preferred.