Housekeeping Aide-Highlands

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Prestonsburg, KY

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About The Position

Cleans walls, lights, fixtures, and furniture in all assigned areas of the hospital to maintain an aseptic environment and prevent healthcare-associated infection using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals. Cleans, waxes, extracts, and maintains floors, carpeting, and stairwells and assists with heavy cleaning throughout the hospital.

Requirements

• Requires the ability to read and follow instructions.
• To operate all cleaning equipment in a safe proficient manner that does not cause damage.
• To work and interact with patients, staff, and visitors to create and maintain an environment conductive.
• Required to comply with OSHA regulations for the N95 respirator training and fit testing.
• Must be compliant at the beginning of each scheduled work shift.
• Adheres to infection control policies and guidelines appropriate for their work area.
• Hand hygiene and PPE requirements followed when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent to two years of high school preferred

Responsibilities

• Cleans walls, lights, fixtures, and furniture in all assigned areas of the hospital to maintain an aseptic environment and prevent healthcare-associated infection using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals.
• Cleans, waxes, extracts, and maintains floors, carpeting, and stairwells
• Assists with heavy cleaning throughout the hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED