What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Care Aide position at SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Description
As a Clinic Floor Care Aide you play an important role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. The Clinic Floor Care Aide is responsible for maintaining Clinic floors in a clean, sanitary, and attractive condition to support effective patient care, safe working conditions for staff, and a positive experience for visitors and guests.
How You’ll Make an Impact
As a Clinic Floor Care Aide, you help create a safe clean, and welcoming environment that supports patient care, staff efficiency, and a positive experience for all visitors. Your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness play a vital role in infection prevention, workplace safety, and overall clinic operations.
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance
- Remove trash and debris from floor surfaces, sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors daily.
- Vacuum carpets and entry mats, spot cleaning stains, spills, and high traffic areas.
- Maintain baseboards and edges of flooring.
Equipment Operation and Upkeep
- Operate floor Sweeper
- Clean and maintain equipment after use and ensure proper storage of tools and machinery.
- Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.
Safety
- Follow infection control and sanitation protocols.
- Use proper dilution and handling of cleaning chemicals.
- Place proper warning signs for wet floor hazards.
- Respond promptly to spills to prevent slips and falls.
- Wear PPE when appropriate.
Requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Must be able to read, speak and understand English.
Who You Are
- A team player with strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Reliable and consistent
- Discreet, respectful and compassionate
Skills & Capabilities
- Thorough knowledge of cleaning techniques, sanitizing procedures, and infection control standards.
- Safe use of chemicals and equipment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with staff, supervisors and when appropriate, patients or guests.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills to handle unexpected situations.
Position Details
Schedule: Part-Time, 20-25 hour per week position, 4am to 8am Mon-Fri.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50lbs. Comfortable working in fast-paced or physically demanding environments.
Equipment: Ability to use a computer, tablet and phone. Housekeeping cart, mops, brooms and dust pans, vacuums, floor sweeper.
Scott County Hospital is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.