What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Aide position at ALIYA Healthcare Consulting?
Basic Function
Provides a clean and sanitary environment for staff and residents using proper policies and procedures.
Essential Duties
Receives supervision from Housekeeping Supervisor.
Qualifications
Note: In terms of an 8 hour workday, “Occasionally” equals 1% to 33%; “Frequently,” 34% to 66%; “Continuously,” 67% to 100%.
Occasionally
Frequently
Continuously
Bend Stoop
X
Squat
X
Crawl
X
Climb-Height
X
Reach above shoulder level
X
Crouch
X
Kneel
X
Balance
X
Push/Pull
X
Occasionally
Frequently
Continuously
Up to 10 lbs
Provides a clean and sanitary environment for staff and residents using proper policies and procedures.
Essential Duties
- Wet mops resident rooms and bathrooms daily.
- Uses “Wet Floor” signs and other cautions as indicated.
- Dusts in assigned work areas.
- Cleans draperies and privacy curtains.
- Cleans resident beds and closets per schedule.
- Sanitizes resident unit using proper policies and procedures.
- Washes windows and mirrors per schedule.
- Cleans vaporizers per policies and procedures.
- Properly sanitizes resident utensils in a timely manner.
- Shampoos and cleans carpeting per schedule and prn.
- Labels all compounds and chemicals properly and stores them in locked storage areas.
- Follows user directions for all compounds and chemicals.
- Uses proper body mechanics
- Follows proper infection control practices.
- Follows proper hand washing practices.
- Washes walls and ceilings.
- Keeps ash trays and wastebaskets emptied.
- Adheres to cleaning duties and schedule for area assigned.
- Disposes of garbage safely, promptly, and in a sanitary manner.
- Reports promptly any indication of rodents and other pests.
- Maintains clean storage area.
- Stores cleaning rags in closed metal containers.
- Observes for resident safety when in resident care areas.
- Maintains fire aisles when using cleaning cart.
- Observes, reports, and intervenes in potential fire/safety hazards.
- Ensures one chair with arms per resident per room.
- Returns folding chairs to proper place when not in use.
- Treats residents and staff with respect and dignity.
- Adheres to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.
Receives supervision from Housekeeping Supervisor.
Qualifications
- No convictions for abuse, neglect or mistreatment or for misappropriation of property.
- Prompt and regular attendance.
- Ability to read, write and make simple calculations and follow oral and written directions.
- Knowledge of principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling housekeeping tasks and equipment.
Note: In terms of an 8 hour workday, “Occasionally” equals 1% to 33%; “Frequently,” 34% to 66%; “Continuously,” 67% to 100%.
- Employee’s job requires:
Occasionally
Frequently
Continuously
Bend Stoop
X
Squat
X
Crawl
X
Climb-Height
X
Reach above shoulder level
X
Crouch
X
Kneel
X
Balance
X
Push/Pull
X
- Lifting requirements:
Occasionally
Frequently
Continuously
Up to 10 lbs
Salary : $19