Dept Aide - EVS

Job description

DEPARTMENT: HOUSEKEEPING #6581
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the Departmental Coordinator daily activities in accordance with current Federal, State, and local regulations, and assures that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner. Follows the proper cleaning methods as pertain to each area within the facility to insure time management. Cleans patient rooms, offices, lounges, lobbies, restroom, corridors, elevators, stairwells, windows, light fixtures, drapes, cubicle curtains, miscellaneous linen, and tilt trucks. Vacuums & edges carpets, upholstered furniture, rugs, walk off mats, and other assigned projects. Dusts furniture, medical and computer equipment, vents, window blinds, and all flat surfaces in offices, patient rooms and other work areas. Empties and transports trash, soiled linen, and infectious waste in respective containers to their proper disposal/storage sites. Dust/wet mops, scrubs/strips, refinishes/burnishes, shampoos/extracts all hard surface and carpeted floor covering. Responsible for the adherence to all safety and universal precaution standards individually and department wide. Utilizes the appropriate changes and supplies according to procedure. Works day, evening or night shift as assigned. Completes work assignment in a timely manner. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs., push a minimum of 160 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, stand for 8 hours, and work with hands (wiping, scrubbing, and pulling.)
• Possess good flexibility, and be possession of good hearing and vision (correctable with prosthetics if necessary.)
• Must be able to work outside between buildings