Job Information
Fairview Health Services Housekeeping Aide in Burnsville, Minnesota
Overview
M Health Fairview Ridges is looking for a Housekeeping Aide at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN! This position is 48 hours per two week pay period on the Day Shift and is eligible for benefits! To review our benefit link, please follow: https://www.fairview.org/benefits.
Summary: The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning duties as assigned to keep the facility orderly, attractive, clean and sanitary.
Shift Hours:
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Responsibilities Job Description
Duties:
Maintains knowledge of, and follows, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures and standards
Actively participates in building and implementing improvements to achieve clinical happiness and efficient outcomes
Cleans all occupied rooms daily to build a clean, sanitary environment for patients
Prepares discharge units and/or surgical procedure and completes end of day cleaning in surgical procedures rooms to provide a clean sanitary environment
Maintains and clean and attractive areas including: maintaining of hard surface and carpeted flooring, cleans offices and public areas, collects and disposes of waste
Cleans up after emergency spills and breakages to prevent exposure to substances that could be hazardous in a timely manner
Maintains and performs special work assignments and reports to supervisor upon completion to follow quality and frequency standards in department policy and procedure manual
Understands the security requirements of medications and IV solutions
Restocks paper supplies upon daily cleaning of area to ensure they are adequately filled and maintains linen distribution system to provide user areas with adequate amounts of linen to give patient care
Mixes, uses supplies and maintains equipment to aid in cost containment and safety
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service experience
Able to lift 0 - 40lbs frequently
Capable of standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
Capable of pushing and pulling a maid cart, linen cart, or various equipment (over 100lbs) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift
Capable to handle/interact with all chemicals used (i.e. bleach, wax, disinfectant, etc.)
Capable to work weekends, holidays, and even hours as needed per assigned area
Must have interpersonal skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
Requires ability to work independently
Able to clean using repetitive motions, reach above shoulders, stoop and bend at the knees.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent customer service and communication
Additional Requirements:
Depending on individual job assignment must be able to operate automated cleaning equipment/machinery.
Proficient in speaking and reading the English language
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status