Housekeeping Aide Job Description:
This position reports to the Environmental Services Director and Assistant Director. Position performs special cleaning projects as well as daily cleaning duties in accordance with HHS standard procedures of the housekeeping department and with hospital objectives. Assigned areas may include patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, administrative offices, laboratory areas, waiting areas and public restrooms.
This is on-call position and will often be a 7-8 hour shift, but shift times and work days may vary to cover the needs of the facility.
COVID-19 room cleaning will be an occasional part of the job, but all necessary PPE will be provided to the employee.
Duties:
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Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination table, restrooms, offices, and other common areas within the hospital environment to established standards.
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Performs terminal cleaning of patient rooms and special procedure rooms in accordance with standard procedures.
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Collects and disposes regular trash, RMW (Regulated Medical Waste), and recycle materials.
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Collects and removes soiled linen into appropriate bin.
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Replenishes, hand soap, hand sanitizers, other supplies as needed.
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Dust mops floors with microfiber using standard operating procedure.
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Wet mops floors with disinfectant using microfiber material following standard operating procedure.
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Handles various types of cleaning chemicals in compliance with applicable regulations and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces, furniture, spot wash walls, clean and polish fixtures, air vents, handrails, blinds, windows and sills and other items as required.
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Reports any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair to immediate supervisor.
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Performs daily cleaning procedures in accordance with HHS training standards.
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Records work completed on Area Assignment Checklist.
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Polices assigned area at the beginning of each shift.
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Responds to Housekeeping pages.
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Performs other tasks as assigned by department Director.
Essential Functions:
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Capable of standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift.
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Capable of pushing and pulling a maid cart, linen cart, or various equipment (over 100 lb.) continuously throughout a shift.
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Able to lift 0 – 40 lb. frequently.
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Must be able to handle/interact with all chemicals used (i.e., bleach, wax, Virex, etc.).
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Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and even other hours as needed per assigned area.
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Must have communication skills in English.
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Attendance is required to be successful.
About HHS
THE NATION’S LEADING HEALTHCARE SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDER
At HHS (formerly Hospital Housekeeping Systems), we are committed to providing our hospital partners with the highest quality service and hospitality in the industry.
We have grown primarily by reference, and we are proud of where this steady growth has led us. Today, we provide best-in-class housekeeping, culinary, patient flow, linen utilization management, facilities management, and clinical engineering services to a wide range of hospitals and healthcare providers.
HHS Environmental Services
Our approach to environmental services management is patient-focused and performance-driven. We have meticulously engineered our programs and policies to ensure exceptional cleaning results and maximum operational efficiency, and we pride ourselves on the ability to tailor our systems to meet the unique needs and challenges of each individual partner we serve.
This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
