Housekeeping Aide - Environmental Services - Full-Time - Days

Job Description

• PURPOSE OF JOB:
  
  

To perform all Housekeeping and Housekeeping related duties necessary to provide a safe, clean, and aesthetic environment for customers, visitors, and associates of Doylestown Hospital.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Removes different types of trash, i.e. municipal, infectious, and chemotherapeutic waste.
• Vacuums carpet/spot carpet as required.
• Dust/damp mops floors.
• Identifies and reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Prepares patient room for occupancy.
• Recognizes the existence of cultural differences and utilizes appropriate resources available throughout the Hospital to respond to the needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient, family member and/or visitor.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards in the performance of their duties with integrity and to comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain.
• Adheres to Doylestown Hospital's Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy rules by only discussing, or seeking out information about the status of patients to whom care is being provided with other providing care to that same patient, and ensuring such discussion takes place in a confidential setting.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Education:
  
  

High School Education Preferred

• Experience:
  
  

One Year Of Healthcare Experience Preferred

• Other Skills:
  
  

Knowledge of cleaning methods, products, and equipment of waste disposal and soiled linen handling procedures. Knowledge of proper body mechanics.