housekeeping aide - Batesville, United States - Margaret Mary Health

Description

$1,000 Sign-On BonusLocation/Department:
Hospital - Environmental Services75/pp - Second shift -Full-Time Benefits EligibleMon-Fri 3p-11p includes every third weekend

Job Summary:
Performs assigned tasks to provide a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the staff and those being treated and cared for at MMH properties

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NoneDuties/Responsibilities:
Cleans occupied patient rooms by using products that clean & disinfect surfaces according to established procedure & manufacturer spec.
Cleans unoccupied patient rooms - in addition to the above, disinfects beds horizontally & vertically. Cleans ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, IV pole, disinfects commode chairs, high/low dust area.
Cleans & disinfects restrooms & fixtures.
Cleans nonpatient areas such as offices, corridors, lobbies, meeting rooms, elevators & waiting rooms.
Dry & wet mop floors.
Spot cleans walls, doors, ceiling, vents, & light fixtures.
Keeps trash cans in assigned areas pulled. Takes trash to compactor, properly disposes of red bag waste.
Maintains paper towels & toilet tissue in assigned area.
Demonstrates that safety ladder is used properly.
Changes needle boxes when level is 3⁄4 full or as requested.
All cleaning bottles are shown to be pre-labeled properly for housekeeping carts.
Attends one in-service a year on the use of the trash compactor.
Follows universal protection requirements when cleaning.
When mopping corridors, wet floor signs are placed every 8 feet.

Reports maintenance problems & safety hazards to the managerDrapes & cubicle drapery are mounted properly on tracks to pull freely & removed for cleaning.

Cleans interior & exterior windows as assigned.
Cleans stairwells in assigned area.
Cleans & vacuums furniture in assigned area.
Has shown to be effective in maintaining department equipment & storage areas.
Has demonstrated the proper handling of biohazard & infectious waste.

Performs room checks after discharge cleaning is completed & corrects any findsAssists with use of germinator for isolation rooms & other areas requiring germinationFollows checklists & completes work timely.

Performs detailed cleaning as scheduled.


Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong customer service skillsEffectively communicates both verbal and writtenAbility to use basic office equipmentEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalentNo experience required

Physical Requirements:
Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of handsMay need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs