HOUSEKEEPING AIDE


Job Details

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

Location/Department: Hospital - Environmental Services

75/pp - Second shift -Full-Time Benefits Eligible

Mon-Fri 3p-11p includes every third weekend

Job Summary:

Performs assigned tasks to provide a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the staff and those being treated and cared for at MMH properties.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Cleans occupied patient rooms by using products that clean & disinfect surfaces according to established procedure & manufacturer spec.
  • Cleans unoccupied patient rooms in addition to the above, disinfects beds horizontally & vertically. Cleans ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, IV pole, disinfects commode chairs, high/low dust area.
  • Cleans & disinfects restrooms & fixtures.
  • Cleans nonpatient areas such as offices, corridors, lobbies, meeting rooms, elevators & waiting rooms.
  • Dry & wet mop floors.
  • Spot cleans walls, doors, ceiling, vents, & light fixtures.
  • Keeps trash cans in assigned areas pulled. Takes trash to compactor, properly disposes of red bag waste.
  • Maintains paper towels & toilet tissue in assigned area.
  • Demonstrates that safety ladder is used properly.
  • Changes needle boxes when level is full or as requested.
  • All cleaning bottles are shown to be pre-labeled properly for housekeeping carts.
  • Attends one in-service a year on the use of the trash compactor.
  • Follows universal protection requirements when cleaning.
  • When mopping corridors, wet floor signs are placed every 8 feet.
  • Reports maintenance problems & safety hazards to the manager
  • Drapes & cubicle drapery are mounted properly on tracks to pull freely & removed for cleaning.
  • Cleans interior & exterior windows as assigned.
  • Cleans stairwells in assigned area.
  • Cleans & vacuums furniture in assigned area.
  • Has shown to be effective in maintaining department equipment & storage areas.
  • Has demonstrated the proper handling of biohazard & infectious waste.
  • Performs room checks after discharge cleaning is completed & corrects any finds
  • Assists with use of germinator for isolation rooms & other areas requiring germination
  • Follows checklists & completes work timely.
  • Performs detailed cleaning as scheduled.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Effectively communicates both verbal and written
  • Ability to use basic office equipment
Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • No experience required
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands


May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs





 Margaret Mary Health

 04/30/2024

 Batesville,IN