Job Title
Job Duties:
Provides safe clean environment – The Aide I:
-utilizes equipment, supplies and warning signs to ensure clean, safe environment
-responds appropriately in emergency codes and situations
-responds appropriately to hazardous material spills
-operates laundry equipment following set guidelines to ensure clean safe environment
Routine procedures – The Aide I:
-completes routine cleaning assignments thoroughly and within deadlines
-completes discharges using time management skills
-maintains infection control and safe work habits.
-performs wet/dry mop procedures correctly
-cleans patient rooms, toilets, ancillary areas, support areas, offices, windows, doors, blinds and maintains the laundry cleanliness as scheduled.
-performs terminal cleaning as assigned
-washes linen, maintains wash room areas, provides a clean and productive flow of linen to finishing departments.
-weighs and sorts soiled linen for proper wash load.
-properly maintain chemicals supply to washers and reports problems as they occur
Accountability – The Aide I:
-works independently, with evidence of time management
-keeps supervisor informed
-remains accessible at all times and notifies supervisor when leaving assigned area
-reads memorandums and initials as posted on departmental bulletin boards
-utilizes cost containment practices
-performs other duties as assigned.
Policy and procedure – The Aide I:
-follows hospital and department policy
-meets WRMC's attendance expectations as defined in the Human Resources Policy/Procedure Manual
-adheres to WRMC's Dress Code Policy
Interpersonal relations – The Aide I:
-communicates effectively at all levels
-use AIDET in approaching all customers
-maintains positive public image
-maintains patient confidentiality at all times
General education – The Aide I:
-attends all required education
-attends 75% of departmental meetings
Education:
Must be able to read, write, and perform simple math. High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience:
- Previous related experience is desirable
- Concern for detail cleaning and attention is required
- Good vision is required
Licensure/certification:
- None required
Physical requirements/skills:
- Performs routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
- Involves some duties outside building e.g. windows, entrances
- Involves prolonged walking, standing, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders
- Able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds and operate all equipment
- Involves strenuous activity throughout shift; light duty performance is not available
- Able to withstand prolonged contact with water and cleaning agents
- Able to work flexible hours and weekends as needed
- Possible exposure to biological, chemical, and infectious hazardous materials
Essentials:
- Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.