What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Aide position at Hayward Hills Healthcare Center?
SUMMARY
Provides housekeeping services to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment for residents, staff, visitors, and the public.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas daily according to facility procedures.
- Respects residents’ privacy and preferences about room arrangement and personal items. Knocks before entering resident rooms and bathrooms.
- Cleans walls, ceilings, windows, mirrors, and waxes floors according to department procedures and cleaning schedules.
- Takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies out of reach of residents at all times.
- Disposes of trash and waste, including bio-hazardous waste and other materials that require special handling, only in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
- Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.
- Prior housekeeping experience in an institutional setting preferred.