What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Aide position at Taconic Health Care?
Housekeeping Aide
STARTING RATE: $16 hourly ($16-$17.25 an hour depending on experience)
SHIFT: FULL TIME
BENEFITS:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
JOB SUMMARY:
The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for ensuring a clean environment for the facility specifically the resident rooms and ancillary departments. Follows facility policies and performs job duties in compliance with OSHA universal precaution, infection control and facility policies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Cleans windows, doors, mirrors, vents, garbage cans and surfaces throughout the facility on a daily basis
· Vacuums hallways on a daily basis
· Mops rooms daily as directed by supervisor and once weekly with approved disinfectant cleaner
· Maintains clean and organized housekeeping carts replenishing supplies when needed.
· Empties trash and takes trash to the garbage room three times a day as needed
· Reports maintenance repairs, problems or needs to their supervisor
· Immediately reports safety concerns to supervisor or designate
· Contributes to facilities Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives
· Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards
· Follows facility established safety procedures by keeping areas free of hazardous conditions
· Attends all meetings as requested by supervisor and Administrator
· Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor
Salary : $16 - $17
