Housekeeping
White River Health System - Batesville, AR
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Job Summary:To perform cleaning functions in assigned area to maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment.JOB DUTIES: tProvides Safe Clean Environment - The Aide I:tUtilizes equipment, supplies and warning signs to ensure clean, safe environmenttResponds appropriately in emergency codes and situationstResponds appropriately to hazardous material spillstOperates laundry equipment following set guidelines to ensure clean safe environmenttRoutine Procedures - The Aide I:tCompletes routine cleaning assignments thoroughly and within deadlinestCompletes discharges using time management skillstMaintains infection control and safe work habits.tPerforms wet/dry mop procedures correctlytCleans patient rooms, toilets, ancillary areas, support areas, offices, windows, tDoors, blinds, and maintains the laundry cleanliness as scheduled.tPerforms terminal cleaning as assignedtWashes linen, maintains wash room areas, provides a clean and productive flow of linen to finishing departments.tWeighs and sorts soiled linen for proper wash load.tProperly maintain chemicals supply to washers and reports problems as they occurtAccountability - The Aide I:tWorks independently, with evidence of time managementtKeeps supervisor informedtRemains accessible at all times and notifies supervisor when leaving assigned areatReads memorandums and initials as posted on departmental bulletin boardstUtilizes cost containment practicestPerforms other duties as assigned.tPolicy and Procedure - The Aide ItFollows hospital and department policytMeets WRMC's attendance expectations as defined in the Human ResourcestPolicy/Procedure ManualtAdheres to WRMC's Dress Code PolicytInterpersonal Relations - The Aide I:tCommunicates effectively at all levelstUse AIDET in approaching all customerstMaintains positive public imagetMaintains patient confidentiality at all timestGeneral Education - The Aide I:tAttends all required educationtAttends 75% of departmental meetings Education:Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math. High School diploma or GED preferred.Experience:tPrevious related experience is desirabletConcern for detail cleaning and attention is requiredtGood vision is requiredPhysical Requirements/Skills:tPerforms routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basistInvolves some duties outside building e.g.. windows, entrancestInvolves prolonged walking, standing, stooping, climbing stairs and ladderstAble to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds and operate all equipmenttInvolves strenuous activity throughout shift; light duty performance is not availabletAble to withstand prolonged contact with water and cleaning agentstAble to work flexible hours and weekends as neededtPossible exposure to biological, chemical, and infectious hazardous materialsEssentials:tMust 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. tMust be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.
Created: 2024-09-26