Duties

Housekeeping Assistants are needed to help the Housekeeping staff. Volunteers will:

• Display a positive image of Cardinal Hill by demonstrating courteous behavior towards patients, visitors, other volunteers and employees.
• Assist with folding laundry
• Assist with cleaning flower vases in patient rooms
• Assist with delivering laundry to units

Qualifications

Housekeeping Assistants must be at least 14 years of age.  Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds; must be able to sit, walk and stand extensively. Housekeeping Assistants may be exposed to blood, body tissues and fluids, dust, and toxins.

All volunteers must attend a general volunteer orientation as well as a Housekeeping department specific orientation and training.

Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines and understand the employee handbook and all hospital policies.