Housekeeping Aide - On Call

Barton Healthcare System•South Lake Tahoe, CA

3d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide performs basic housekeeping services in patient-care and non-patient-care areas, supporting patient care and the organization’s mission through timely and efficient cleaning. Duties include dusting, polishing, vacuuming, shampooing rugs and furniture, and maintaining floors by buffing, stripping, mopping, and polishing. The aide gathers and disposes of trash, sharps containers, and waste; transports regular trash, biohazard waste, and soiled linen to designated areas; cleans and disinfects patient rooms and equipment; and restocks clean linen and disposable supplies. The role also includes terminal cleaning according to policy and using UV light in patient isolation rooms and other areas. The aide sets up and breaks down facilities for special events, performs scheduled and cycle cleaning, cleans high-touch surfaces, and maintains patient equipment, janitor closets, and carts. Work takes place in routine hospital/healthcare and office/administrative environments, with contact with patients and guests, exposure to infection risks, bloodborne diseases, hazardous agents, body fluids and waste, and occasional travel to health system locations. The position is on call with variable shifts.

Requirements

Sufficient computer skills to complete an online application and annual learning requirements.
Ability to work in a noisy environment and with a large number of people.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, meet short time constraints and established deadlines, and work under pressure.
Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment.
Ability to adapt to schedule changes.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in compliance with patient safety standards.
Valid California or Nevada driver's license, depending on state of residence, or ability to obtain one before the start date, as applicable to new hires and transfers starting January 1, 2022.
Three-year DMV printout showing a clean driving record that meets the requirements of the Barton Liability Insurance Policy.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of housekeeping experience in a hospital or hotel environment.
Bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide consistently exceptional care at all times.
Set up facilities for special events, arrange tables, assist with breaking down events, and rearrange tables and chairs.
Communicate and cooperate with the administrative team and coworkers to ensure consistent, high-quality services.
Dust furniture, woodwork, equipment, and floors in common areas according to assignment and schedule.
Wet mop rooms, halls, day rooms, and public areas, and post safety signage.
Clean fixtures, windows, door frames, vents, and other high areas, using a ladder when required.
Clean occupied patient rooms daily and restock disposable supplies.
Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms and prepare rooms for new occupants.
Clean and disinfect high-touch points in surgical environments and patient and resident rooms.
Gather and dispose of trash, sharps containers, and other waste according to infection-control practices; remove waste and linens, use appropriate bags or containers, and mark bags with date and location.
Clean cubicle curtains, drapes, ice machines, hard floors, rugs, and furniture according to assigned cycle-cleaning schedules.
Clean and maintain patient equipment, including wheelchairs, shower stools, gurneys, and lifts, weekly or as needed.
Operate equipment safely, ensure it functions properly, and follow procedures when it malfunctions.
Maintain janitor closets and carts, ensure they are locked, and safely handle and use hospital chemicals.
Participate in educational programs as requested and attend staff meetings as required.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned, including picking up confidential shred containers when needed.