Housekeeping Aide - PT - Day

CHSGa•St. Simons Island, GA

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning and housekeeping duties at Heritage Oaks, helping maintain patient rooms, common areas, bathrooms, dining areas, and outdoor walkways. The role follows center cleaning schedules, infection-control practices, safety procedures, and standards that protect patient dignity and property. The position is part-time and scheduled for the day shift, with a starting pay of $14.20 per hour and weekly pay. The aide uses and cares for housekeeping equipment and supplies, checks equipment for safe operation, stores chemicals securely, and reports needed equipment repairs or cleaning concerns. The role also requires effective communication with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Understands basic cleaning principles and safety related to handling chemicals.
Communicates effectively with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, providing a warm, friendly greeting and approachable attitude.
Responds to concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor and answers questions professionally when appropriate.
Can read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Can write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
Can perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Can apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Can meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors; perform spray buffing, stripping, or waxing when required by center procedures.
Report carpeted areas that need cleaning or spot removal and vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.
Dust and damp-clean surfaces in patient rooms, including furniture, bed frames, and windowsills, following center procedures.
Empty trash cans, clean their interiors and exteriors, and replace liners.
Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, and maintain supplies such as soap, lotion, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
Clean glass surfaces, including mirrors, pictures, and windows.
Clean behind and underneath furnishings, moving furniture according to center procedures; turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
Clean dining areas after breakfast and lunch, including wiping tables and sweeping and mopping floors.
Change soiled privacy curtains and outside-window draperies as needed; remove and rehang outside-window curtains and draperies using a ladder.
Sweep outdoor porches and walkways and pick up improperly disposed trash.
Follow cleaning schedules and infection-control standards, using isolation techniques such as gowns, gloves, and special cleaning when needed.
Respect patient rights and treat patients and their belongings with dignity and respect while cleaning patient rooms.
Safeguard chemicals, keep them locked or in sight, and follow precautions stated on their MSDS.
Assist with the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas; clean and properly store equipment at the end of each shift.
Inspect equipment before use and report needed repairs to the Maintenance Department.
Prevent or remove wax and dirt buildup in corners, around baseboards, and in doorways.
Promote the System’s image and reputation through servant leadership and direct, open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.