Housekeeping Aide

 

Detailed Overview:

Under the direction and supervision of the Coordinator, Housekeeping Services, or designate, the Housekeeping Aide carries out a variety of housekeeping duties, and may be required to operate domestic washers and/or dryers.

Responsibilities:

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• Performs routine cleaning and disinfecting of areas such as patient/resident rooms, and ambulatory, clinical, procedure, operating, diagnostic and emergency rooms, including all elements within these areas.
• Performs daily cleaning and disinfecting of all high contact elements and surfaces such as patient equipment, toilets, sinks, furniture, doors, and dispensers.
• Replenishes dispenser supplies such as paper towel, toilet paper, liquid hand soap, lotion, and alcohol-based hand rub.
• Performs discharge cleaning and disinfecting of in-patient and resident rooms including making beds.
• Transports and/or moves items such as equipment and furniture using appropriate equipment.
• Sets up meeting, conference and/or other rooms based on established schedule or as requested.
• Performs daily floor care and carpet cleaning and maintenance such as dust checking and mopping floors, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpet and matting with appropriate equipment.
• As required, load and unloads domestic washers and/or dryers, operates equipment according to established procedures, marks and labels laundry/linens, collects, sorts and distributes laundry/linens.
• Maintains related equipment by cleaning and replacing items such as pads, bags and filters.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to Coordinator and/or Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

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  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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