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Housekeeping Aide

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

Our organization is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional medical services across various hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities. We prioritize maintaining a clean and safe environment to support patient recovery and safety, adhering to the highest standards of sanitation and hygiene. Operating within a dynamic and team-oriented setting, our institution fosters professional growth and encourages the adoption of best practices in every aspect of healthcare service, including housekeeping operations.

The housekeeping role is integral to our healthcare system, ensuring that all patient areas, medical equipment, and communal spaces are impeccably cleaned and sanitized. This position involves perform... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to perform manual labor tasks
  • Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing procedures
  • Ability to follow direct supervision and established routines
  • Willingness to adhere to infection control protocols
  • Good physical health and stamina
  • Availability to work various shifts as needed

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred
  • Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
  • Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
  • Good physical stamina and ability to perform manual tasks
  • Attention to detail and commitment to hygiene standards
  • Effective communication skills

Job Duties

  • Clean assigned areas by washing furnishing, walls, floors and equipment with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent spread of disease
  • Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs and similar equipment
  • Replenish supplies of soap, towels and other dispensable items
  • Strip, wash and make beds in prescribed manner following correct discharge procedures
  • Collect soiled linen and transport to appropriate storage area
  • Empty waste baskets and ashtrays and arrange furniture in an orderly manner
  • Collect trash and infectious waste and dispose properly
  • Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous related items
  • Clean mirrors, ledges, vents, light fixtures, fire extinguisher, cabinets, baseboards, bathroom fixtures and corners
  • Vacuum carpets and dust blinds
  • Spot and steam clean carpets
  • Refinish tile floors
  • Steam clean beds, stretchers and gurnnies, and other rolling-stock equipment as assigned
  • Report mechanical failures and negative conditions as observed
  • At the end of shift, return unused supplies to utility rooms, leave soiled linen and trash in designated areas and clean cart and equipment
  • Follow established infection control protocol in terms of observing universal precautions and isolation cleaning procedures
  • Identify safety issues and report them as soon as possible to their immediate supervisor
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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