Aide U

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•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

None required

Nice To Haves

High School or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and prescribed methods.
Empty waste baskets and reline baskets with clean liners. The inside and outside of the wastebaskets must be cleaned prior to relining. When necessary, tie bag around container to prevent bag from falling into wastebasket.
Perform high/low dusting in assigned areas. Using high duster, begin at the doorway and dust all high surfaces clockwise around the room. If patient is in bed DO NOT dust over patient. Use a treated dust cloth to do low areas such as window sills, chairs, picture frames, etc.
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. Then wet mop the floor using the same pattern and a germicidal solution, changing water every three rooms.
Damp wipe and spot clean. Wipe tabletops, phones, TV cord, doorknobs, etc., using germicidal solution to prevent spread of microorganisms.
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. In addition to the daily cleaning, the closets and bedside/overbed tables get cleaned inside with germicidal solution.
Vacuum and maintain carpet in assigned area. All carpets are to be vacuumed daily with upright sweepers. 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 assigned area in accordance with Infection Control policy and procedures which are based on Standard Precautionary measures.
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. Always measure chemicals, do not pour. If uncertain, always consult supervisor.
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. Employee is required to attend all department in-services and hospital in-services as assigned.
Provide coverage for Laundry workers on an "as needed basis."
Accept assignments by supervisor. Employee is expected to carry out assignments as given to you by your supervisor.
Perform any other task as assigned. Supervisor will assign method and procedure for other related tasks.
Other duties as assigned.