What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping/Laundry Aide position at Accolade Healthcare of Peoria?
Housekeeping & Laundry Aide
Job Description
Accolade Healthcare
Department : Housekeeping & Laundry
Reports To : Housekeeping Supervisor
FLSA Status : Non- Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE
The purpose of the Housekeeping and Laundry Aide is to perform the day-to-day operations of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor to ensure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Follow cleaning schedules as outlined by Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Report all accidents / incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may be.
- Clean, wash, sanitize, and / or polish fixtures, ledges, room heating / cooling units, bathroom fixtures etc.
- Clean, wash, and sanitize laundry
- Clean floors daily : to include sweeping, dusting, damp / wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting etc.
- Adhere to facility procedures to discard waste / trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
- Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
- Utilize proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary.
- Ensures the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies, when handling infectious materials and / or hazardous wastes or chemicals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
