Housekeeping Aide - Housekeeping - Trenton - Part Time - Days

Job Title

Works in compliance with department, facility, and regulatory agency safety policies and procedures by demonstrating efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and solutions. Possesses ability to recognize and appropriately respond to situations or issues that require communication or interaction with other departments or patients. Performs varied cleaning tasks in order to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and attractive environment of care within the facility.

Minimum Requirements

Education : None required.

Experience : None required.

Other Credentials :

Knowledge and Skills : English speaking skills.

Special Training :

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities :

Usual Work Day : 8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Essential Functions

• Handles chemicals and solutions per departmental and material safety data sheet standards error free and efficiently. Ensures chemicals are properly labeled and utilized at all times. Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in departmental policies, facility and JCAHO guidelines.
• Presents department in a positive manner to visitors, patients, and other hospital personnel. Utilizes appropriate department chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances, or problems accurately.
• Reports equipment needing repair to supervisor quickly.
• Utilizes departmental scripting for identifying one self upon entry of patient room and asks if there is any additional customer service needing to be performed before leaving area.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with members of the organization. Displays patience and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
• Cleans all areas using the cleaning procedure as outlined in orientation and department policy and procedures. Uses appropriate solutions for cleaning and disinfecting area to be cleaned and thoroughly washes and sanitized furniture when patients are discharged. Collects routinely waste, sanitizes collects waste, and sanitizes trash can as needed.
• Cleans assigned carts and equipment daily, ensures all items are returned in an orderly fashion all of the time. Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap and brings supplies and equipment to area as needed. Observes and follows isolation techniques in accordance with Infection Control Policy.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas affected with blood and body fluid spills.
• Uses proper personal protective equipment such as gloves when cleaning and washing hands throughout the day and adheres to hospital policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or crew leader and possesses a willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands.
• Has access to medication storage areas for cleaning and maintenance purposes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include : Carry objects, Reaching overhead, Squat / kneel / crawl. Occasional physical demands include : Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Pinching / fine motor activities, Taste or Smell, Talk or Hear. Continuous physical demands include : Standing, Walking, Push / Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Wrist position deviation. Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 30 lbs. Sensory Requirements include : Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing.

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following : Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Dust / Particulate Matter.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and / or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.