Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: - Individual will perform housekeeping tasks as assigned in the Hospital. Reports to the Housekeeping Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Keep premises of Hospital in a clean and orderly condition.
- Clean hospital rooms, bath, lavatories, office and halls utilize buffing sweepers and carpet cleaning equipment as necessary.
- Wash bed frames, brushes mattresses, and remake beds after discharge of patients.
- Keep utility and storage room in a neat and orderly condition.
- Operate commercial washer and dryers.
- Distribute laundry articles and linens to various departments.
- Ensure that the adequate amounts of supplies are available before starting the cleaning process.
- Cut and trim grass shovel snow using power equipment and hand tools.
- Set up tables and chairs in various rooms as needed.
- Remove trash, etc. In various rooms as needed.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: - Attend staff development training as required
- Other duties as assigned
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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PROGRESSION LEVELS :
Housekeeping Aide: Has less than one year of relevant work experience in housekeeping services. Starts at the entry rate of the job.
Housekeeping Aide 1: Has at least one year but less than 2 years of relevant work experience. If experience is with HCHI, performance in the job must be evaluated overall as "meets expectations" to receive progression.
Housekeeping Aide 2: Has at least two years but less than 3 years of relevant work experience. If experience is with HCHI, performance in the job must be evaluated overall as "meets expectations" to receive progression.
Housekeeping Aide 3: Has at least three years but less than 4 years of relevant work experience. If experience is with HCHI, performance in the job must be evaluated overall as "meets expectations" to receive progression.
Education and Experience: High school diploma, GED, or work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job.
May be required to obtain a GED within six months of hire. Associates degree or college course work preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret instructions, documents and follow procedures.
Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively with employees and managers
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables as needed.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to deal with multi personality types and remain calm during high stress situations.
Computer literate, working knowledge of Windows and other applications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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