Aide U

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aide is responsible for performing housekeeping duties in patient and public areas to ensure a clean, attractive and safe environment throughout the facility. Examples of these areas include but are not limited to: patient rooms, utility rooms, nurses stations, bathrooms, locker rooms, exam rooms, and offices.

Requirements

High School or GED preferred.
None required (Certifications).
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)
Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)
Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
Ability to inspect equipment
Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products
May come into contact with communicable diseases and/or body fluids
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
None required (Work Experience).

Responsibilities

Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and prescribed methods.
Empty waste baskets and reline baskets with clean liners.
Perform high/low dusting in assigned areas.
Dust mop the floor, starting in the far corner opposite the door, utilizing the "s" stroke to the door.
Use a broom and dust pan to pick up debris.
Wet mop the floor using the same pattern and a germicidal solution, changing water every three rooms.
Damp wipe and spot clean.
Clean and polish all metal and porcelain fixtures using designated chemical.
Clean and polish all metal surfaces to give an attractive appearance to area.
Spot clean walls daily.
Replenish room supplies in assigned areas - all dispensers (toilet paper, paper towels, seat covers, and hand soap).
Perform patient room checkout for all transfer/discharges.
Vacuum and maintain carpet in assigned area.
Spot carpet daily as needed.
Clean showers.
Transport trash from utility rooms and collection spots to pickup points for transfer to compactor.
Clean isolation rooms in accordance with Infection Control policy and procedures.
Assist in cleaning of emergency situations that are observed or as requested, even if not in assigned area.
Observe and report the needs for repairs to hospital equipment, furniture, building and fixtures to supervisor.
Maintain arrangement of furniture in patient rooms, offices, lounges, etc.
Understand proper usage of chemicals, dilution and usage.
Understand Lutheran Hospital's policies and procedures so that adherence is maintained.
Be familiar with employee handbook.
Participate in all in-service training sessions as scheduled.
Provide coverage for Laundry workers on an "as needed basis."
Accept assignments by supervisor.
Perform any other task as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.