Housekeeping Aide

Vancouver, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

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 performing a diverse set of housekeeping duties under direct supervision, adhering strictly to established procedures designed to prevent infection and maintain a hygienic environment. Responsibilities span routine cleaning tasks such as washing walls, floors, and furnishings to specialized duties like disinfecting equipment, managing waste disposal, and following infection control protocols. The role demands a keen attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to workplace safety. Candidates in this position will work closely with medical staff to uphold environmental cleanliness, which is crucial for patient health and operational efficiency. This full-time role offers competitive compensation aligned with industry standards and provides opportunities for skill enhancement within the healthcare sector.

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