Housekeeping Aide - (BAMC)

Job Summary:

The Housekeeping Aide performs a variety of general cleaning duties as related to hospital environment.  Performs all phases of room care and other duties as needed.

Salary:            $20.00 per Hour

Benefits:         $7.55 per Hour / Health and Welfare

                        $2.40 per Hour / Pension

                        12 days Holidays including Birthday

                        10 days Vacation after 1 Year

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Cleans and supplies patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms,   offices, and any other areas as assigned in accordance with environmental healthcare procedures and hospital objectives. 
• Uses cleaning devices such as light mops, small wringers, dusters, household-type vacuum cleaners, and other necessary tools, chemicals, and supplies. 
• Performs specific cleaning tasks, including dusting horizontal surfaces; emptying waste baskets and removing trash; damp-wiping furniture; cleaning and polishing metal and porcelain bathroom fixtures; dry-mopping and sanitizing floors of rooms and offices; spot-cleaning walls and windows; replenishing room supplies; making beds; and sorting and distributing linen. 
• Assists in cleaning emergency spills observed or on request. 
• Clean and maintains assigned equipment and has repairs made when needed. 
• Reports facility defects in equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures when observed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General Requirements:

• Must wear uniform and comply with all departmental work rules.
• Must have knowledge of all department policies and procedures.
• Must be willing to assist in the event of an emergency at the facility.
• Will receive training in disaster preparedness and must be prepared to respond.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Adequate written and oral English language skills are required.
• Must be able to take directions and carry out all assignments.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform assigned duties without constant supervision.
• Must be available all shifts, 24 hours / 7 day per week operations.  

HIPAA and Safety:

Must perform duties in a manner that assures confidentiality, privacy, dignity and safety of patients, visitors, and staff at all times.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Capabilities:                                                                       Physical Demands:

Able to bend, stoop, carry, kneel, push, pull, and lift.                                 Standing            10%

Knowledge and use of a ladder.                                                                   Walking              35%

Push stocked carts of up to 80 pounds.                                                     Twisting             25%   

Reaching overhead.                                                                                        Kneeling            10%

                                                                                                                         Crouching          10%

                     Reaching            10%

Additional Position Duties:

This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is “at-will” unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or where prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.

EEO Statement:

It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.