The purpose of a Housekeeping Aide is to perform daily laundry and linen cleaning to maintain a hygienic, safe, and well-kept facility for the residents and co-workers.
Delegation Of Authority
You have the authority to perform any assigned task and report all unsafe conditions to the Director of Environmental Services.
Job Functions
Every job has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
Each room is treated as 2 separate rooms.
Initial inspection and notation of maintenance issues.
Collect trash, disinfect can in and out, reline can.
Dust high areas, walls, and lampshades.
Refill paper towel and soap dispensers in sink area and refill hand sanitizer in every room.
Dust/wipe down all horizontal surfaces, this should include window sills and radiators.
Disinfect “high contact items” (this includes remote controls, light switches, lamps, and call bells.
Sweep/dry-mop floor, being sure to get under radiators, furniture and bed.
Wet-mop floors, place wet floor sign at entrance.
Inspect room for quality control.
Refill paper towel and soap dispensers in Nursing sink area for your “base” unit.
Restock housekeeping closet at the end of the day.
Working Conditions
Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours
Is subject to frequent interruptions
Is involved with patients, residents, staff, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
Communicates with the medical staff and other hospital departments’ staff
Attends and participates in continuing training programs as they relate to the position
May be exposed to infectious waste and diseases
Is subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients
Must be constantly alert for patient safety
Specific Requirements
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public
Dress code is a clean and tidy appearance wearing white shirt, tan pants, sturdy shoes, and name tags
Must meet attendance and punctuality standards – Demonstrates reliability and accountability
Radio procedures: Open communication with all nursing stations, as well as the MV Hospital staff, assists in the efficient working of the facility
Must honor the residents’ personal and property rights and confidentiality of the residents’ information
Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of positions
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the CEO, physicians, department managers and the general public
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Qualifications
EEO Statement
Education Requirements
High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Excellent customer service and staff coordination skills
Experience in Medical or Hospitality preferred
Willing to train
Primary Location
MA-Oak Bluffs-WNR Martha's Vineyard Windemere
Work Locations
WNR Martha's Vineyard Windemere
Job
Housekeeping
Organization
Windemere (WNR)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours
32
Shift
Day Job
Posted Shift Description
32 hrs. Days
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department
WNR Environmental Services
Job Posting
Jul 2, 2024
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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