Housekeeping Aide

Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas.

Clean and properly store equipment used at the end of each shift, following set procedures.

Inspect equipment prior to use to provide for safe operation.

Report to Maintenance Department any equipment repairs needed throughout the center.

Maintain adequate supplies (soap, lotion, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) in bathrooms throughout center Prevent/remove wax/dirt build-up in corners, around baseboards, or in doorways.

Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.

Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.

Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Understands basic cleaning principles and safety related to the handling of chemicals.

Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude.

Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS This job requires proficiency with the following computer applications: Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Please see minimum qualifications PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace Chaplinwood Facebook