Environmental Aide I- Housekeeping

Job Summary:
To perform cleaning functions in assigned area to maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Provides Safe Clean Environment – The Aide I:

• Utilizes equipment, supplies and warning signs to ensure clean, safe environment
• Responds appropriately in emergency codes and situations
• Responds appropriately to hazardous material spills
• Operates laundry equipment following set guidelines to ensure clean safe environment

1. Routine Procedures – The Aide I:

• Completes routine cleaning assignments thoroughly and within deadlines
• Completes discharges using time management skills
• Maintains infection control and safe work habits.
• Performs wet/dry mop procedures correctly
• Cleans patient rooms, toilets, ancillary areas, support areas, offices, windows,
• Doors, blinds, and maintains the laundry cleanliness as scheduled.
• Performs terminal cleaning as assigned
• Washes linen, maintains wash room areas, provides a clean and productive flow of linen to finishing departments.
• Weighs and sorts soiled linen for proper wash load.
• Properly maintain chemicals supply to washers and reports problems as they occur

1. Accountability – The Aide I:

• Works independently, with evidence of time management
• Keeps supervisor informed
• Remains accessible at all times and notifies supervisor when leaving assigned area
• Reads memorandums and initials as posted on departmental bulletin boards
• Utilizes cost containment practices
• P erforms other duties as assigned .

1. Policy and Procedure – The Aide I

• Follows hospital and department policy
• Meets WRMC’s attendance expectations as defined in the Human Resources
• Policy/Procedure Manual
• Adheres to WRMC’s Dress Code Policy

1. Interpersonal Relations – The Aide I:

• Communicates effectively at all levels
• Use AIDET in approaching all customers
• Maintains positive public image
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

1. General Education – The Aide I:

• Attends all required education
• Attends 75% of departmental meetings

Education :
Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math. High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

• Previous related experience is desirable
• Concern for detail cleaning and attention is required
• Good vision is required

Physical Requirements/Skills:

• Performs routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
• Involves some duties outside building e.g .. windows , entrances
• Involves prolonged walking, standing, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders
• Able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds and operate all equipment
• Involves strenuous activity throughout shift; light duty performance is not available
• Able to withstand prolonged contact with water and cleaning agents
• Able to work flexible hours and weekends as needed
• Possible exposure to biological, chemical, and infectious hazardous materials

Essentials:

1. Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
2. Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.