Housekeeping Aide

Job Summary: Under direct supervision, perform a variety of designated housekeeping duties in the various hospitals, clinics and houses, following routine or established procedures. Essential Responsibilities: • 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.