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University of Maryland Medical System
Environ Serv Aide I
Career Insights for Maid / Housekeeping Staff
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What they do
A Maid or Housekeeping Staff provides cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in private residences, office buildings, colleges, other institutions.
$34,798 / year median in Maryland
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Under regular supervision, performs 1) cleaning and other environmental services for all internal areas of system facilities, including Patient Rooms, Nursing Units, Offices, Clinical Areas, Waiting Areas, Lobbybies, Lounges, Restrooms, Corridors, Elevators, and Stairwells, to ensure a clean, neat, and sanitary environment according to established performance standards. Work Experience Education and Experience 1. High School Diploma / GED or one (1) year of facility housekeeping experience is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. 2. Ability to follow the communication standards to resolve conflicts. 3. Ability to follow both written and oral instructions. 4. Ability to write legible and detailed information. 5. Ability to sign (name) on reports and/or other departmental documentation. 6. Competence in both oral and written English. 7. Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, physicians, and the general public. 8. Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times. 9. Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality and respect for patient's privacy 10. Ability to successfully operate a variety of high-powered cleaning equipment. 11. Ability to operate all electronic bed tracking systems. 12. Ability to withstand frequent exposure to water and disinfectant chemicals R equired Licensure, Certifications and Registrations 1. Professional/Technical None 2.