Housekeeping Aide - ASC

Under indirect supervision, cleans and services assigned areas to ensure safety, health and morale of patients, visitors, and employees; assists in providing clean, attractive, safe environment with minimal interference to others.

• Sweeps, mops, washes, strips/scrubs, refinishes floor; cleans and/or polishes floor using buffing machine.


• Vacuums, spot-cleans, shampoos and/or extracts carpets when assigned.


• Collects, bags, transports and disposes or refuse and hazardous/infectious waste in sanitary and safe manner.


• Sorts and stores recyclable as instructed.


• Cleans and disinfects all surfaces, using ladder when necessary (e.g. furniture, fixtures, glass, walls, ceilings, tops of windows, doorframes, equipment).


• Washes and disinfects sinks, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; replaces disposable (e.g. paper towels, soap, toilet paper).


• Cleans and prepares discharge units; makes beds; reports availability of bed/unit upon completion.


• Uses detergents, disinfectants, finishes and other cleaning chemicals according to manufacturers directions.


• Moves furniture, beds, supplies and other equipment.


• Informs supervisor of supplies needed; notifies supervisor of equipment and facilities in need of repair.


• Maintains basic records and reports as required; maintains personal appearance; maintains neat and orderly work area.


• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.


• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.