Housekeeping Aide - Full Time (Day Shift) - Pediatric Center, DC

Children's National Medical Center • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide is a cleaning specialist who is involved in the day-to-day cleaning of hospital areas. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of three months of experience in housekeeping-related duties. The position involves manual dexterity to work with hands and arms, and the ability to operate, adjust, and repair housekeeping equipment. The Housekeeping Aide must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Three months experience in housekeeping related duties.
• Manual dexterity to work with hands and arms.
• Ability to operate, adjust, and repair housekeeping equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans hospital areas such as furnishings, floors, walls, windows, and equipment with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of infection.
• Dust mops and wet mops floors, utilizing safety signs to warn of potential hazards.
• Performs floor care, including stripping, buffing, and refinishing.
• Vacuums, spot cleans, shampoos, and extracts carpet areas.
• Cleans vertical and horizontal areas that collect dust, including light fixtures and other high places using a ladder when necessary.
• Collects and removes regular and infectious waste from hospital areas following proper procedures.
• Cleans and relines waste containers with clean bags and disinfects trash carts.
• Replenishes hand soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and seat protectors.
• Cleans beds, cribs, stretchers, headwall systems, railings, A/C and heat units, doorframes, window frames, windowsills, vents, highchairs, televisions, wheelchairs, strollers, sinks, tubs, toilets, urinals, and other bathroom fixtures using proper procedures.
• Utilizes cleaners, disinfectants, polishers, finishes, and other cleaning products according to directions.
• Completes all cleaning and preparation of discharge units and cleans isolation areas following proper procedures.
• Independently performs all functions with little or no supervision.
• Carries Ascom phones and responds to emergency requests.
• Reports to Customer Service and supervisor when there is a need for repairs to equipment, furnishings, and other items.
• Adheres to all regulatory standards, including TJC, CARF, OSHA, and Department of Health.
• Acts as a member of the Fire Response Team in case of fire and/or other emergencies.
• Attends mandatory in-services and meetings or arranges for satisfactory compliance.
• Maintains skills and current knowledge in present areas of responsibility.
• Promotes a positive customer service environment and a culture of Family/Patient-Centered Care.
• Collects soiled linen, transports it to the soiled holding area, and returns clean linen to proper linen areas.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and equipment, hangs and changes curtains and drapes as requested.
• Cleans kitchen areas and makes beds in the on-call and family apartments.
• Works outside when needed, removing falling limbs and wood from trees, rakes and collects leaves, and assists in snow removal as requested.
• Housekeeping staff will be assigned to Laundry duties for both planned and unplanned absences in the Laundry Department.
• Is familiar with the hospital PI concepts and practices and participates in PI activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include snow removal and Laundry Floaters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees