Aide U

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aide performs housekeeping duties throughout patient and public areas to maintain a clean, attractive, and safe facility. Work areas include patient rooms, utility rooms, nurse stations, isolation rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, exam rooms, and offices. The role is based at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland and works a day schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Aide uses cleaning products and equipment, replenishes room supplies, transports trash, and helps address emergency cleaning situations. The caregiver also attends in-services, follows policies and procedures, accepts assignments, provides coverage for laundry caregivers, and performs other tasks as assigned. The role may involve contact with communicable diseases or body fluids, and requires use of personal protective equipment as indicated by standard precautions.

Requirements

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 or transport items and equipment weighing up to 10 pounds.
Ability to move or transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds.
Ability to inspect equipment.
Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment, and use cleaning products.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Perform housekeeping duties in patient and public areas to maintain a clean, attractive, and safe environment.
Empty, clean, and reline waste baskets.
Perform daily cleaning, including high and low dusting, mopping, sweeping, spot cleaning, polishing, and vacuuming.
Wipe tabletops, phones, TV cords, and doorknobs.
Replenish room supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, seat covers, and hand soap.
Transport trash from utility rooms and collection spots to pick-up points.
Assist with cleaning emergency situations that are observed or requested.
Maintain the arrangement of furniture in patient rooms, offices, and lounges.
Use chemicals properly, including appropriate dilution, usage, and measuring.
Attend in-services, become familiar with the employee handbook, and understand policies and procedures.
Accept and carry out assignments, provide coverage for laundry caregivers, and perform other tasks as assigned.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.