Housekeeping Aide

Location/Department:  Hospital - Environmental Services

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

75/pp - 1st shift; 7a-3p included every other weekend

Job Summary:

Performs assigned tasks to provide a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the staff and those being treated and cared for at MMH properties.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleans occupied patient rooms by using products that clean & disinfect surfaces according to established procedure & manufacturer spec.


• Cleans unoccupied patient rooms – in addition to the above, disinfects beds horizontally & vertically. Cleans ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, IV pole, disinfects commode chairs, high/low dust area.


• Cleans & disinfects restrooms & fixtures.


• Cleans nonpatient areas such as offices, corridors, lobbies, meeting rooms, elevators & waiting rooms.


• Dry & wet mop floors.


• Spot cleans walls, doors, ceiling, vents, & light fixtures.


• Keeps trash cans in assigned areas pulled. Takes trash to compactor, properly disposes of red bag waste.


• Maintains paper towels & toilet tissue in assigned area.


• Demonstrates that safety ladder is used properly.


• Changes needle boxes when level is ¾ full or as requested.

• All cleaning bottles are shown to be pre-labeled properly for housekeeping carts.


• Attends one in-service a year on the use of the trash compactor.

• Follows universal protection requirements when cleaning.


• When mopping corridors, wet floor signs are placed every 8 feet.

• Reports maintenance problems & safety hazards to the manager


• Drapes & cubicle drapery are mounted properly on tracks to pull freely & removed for cleaning.


• Cleans interior & exterior windows as assigned.


• Cleans stairwells in assigned area.


• Cleans & vacuums furniture in assigned area.


• Has shown to be effective in maintaining department equipment & storage areas.


• Has demonstrated the proper handling of biohazard & infectious waste.


• Performs room checks after discharge cleaning is completed & corrects any finds


• Assists with use of germinator for isolation rooms & other areas requiring germination


• Follows checklists & completes work timely.

• Performs detailed cleaning as scheduled.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills


• Effectively communicates both verbal and written


• Ability to use basic office equipment

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• No experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands


• May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs