Responsibilities/Job Description:
Fairview is looking to hire a Housekeeping Aide to join our team at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This position works the day shift from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and includes an every-other-weekend rotation (Week 2). The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning duties to help maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. This position is represented by SEIU Local 113.
Perform cleaning duties as assigned to keep the facility orderly, attractive, clean, and sanitary.
Responsibilities
- Performs cleaning assignments per department procedures and protocols
- Uses proper chemical dilution rations
- Follows infection control practices and procedures
- Follows proper procedure for assigned area
- Completes assignments in a timely manner
- Uses proper equipment and supplies for task
- Replenishes supplies
- Properly handles soiled and clean linens in assigned areas
- Properly handles and disposes of biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste
- Uses good body mechanics
- Uses safe work practices i.e., floor signs, use of gloves, follow hazard signs/symbols
- Remains flexible to change assignments as needed
- Contributes process improvement ideas/suggestions
- Properly documents work assignments
- Demonstrates proper emergency and security response
- Takes immediate action as required to assist with emergency codes
- Unlocks and secures access to building as directed
- Cleans emergency spills as needed
- Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment
- Uses proper equipment for assignment/task
- Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventive maintenance
- Reports malfunctioning equipment
- Uses safety precautions
- Customer Service
- Uses appropriate verbal and nonverbal greetings
- Demonstrates a willing and helpful attitude
- Demonstrates respect for customer’s need for privacy
- Performs activities in a respectful, courteous, and responsive manner
- Transports furniture and equipment as requested
- Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions to appropriate supervisor
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service Experience
Qualifications:
$21.96- $25.74 Hourly