Housekeeping Aide

Canton Christian Home•Canton, OH

19d

About The Position

The aide in housekeeping works under the supervisor and performs duties within established guides and under sanitary conditions in housekeeping. Primary Purpose: Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned ensuring that all rooms and areas are cared for and inspected according to standards.

Requirements

GED or equivalent
Must be able to stoop, squat, kneel, bend, twist, reach, crouch, lift, push/pull, and move moderately heavy equipment and supplies throughout the workday.
Work includes pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, and bending
Strong communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with patience and tact.
Physical ability to move and lift items up to 25 pounds and cope with the mental and physical stress of the job.
Includes repetitive motions, weight lifting, and prolonged standing, sitting, or bending.
Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance with ability to manage your time efficiently.
Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (Occurrences must be reported on the shift they occur)
Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing service.
Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.
Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
Assure the assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
Wash and sanitize wet mop head.
Attend departmental and staff meetings as called.