Housekeeping Aide - FT - Day

CHSGa•Dahlonega, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning and housekeeping duties at Chelsey Park Health & Rehab, including maintaining patient rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, floors, carpets, windows, and outdoor walkways. The role follows center cleaning schedules, infection-control standards, safety procedures, and patient-rights expectations. It also includes the safe handling and storage of chemicals, upkeep of housekeeping supplies and equipment, and reporting maintenance needs. The position is full-time, day shift, with starting pay of $14.20 per hour and weekly pay.

Requirements

Understand basic cleaning principles and safety related to handling chemicals.
Communicate effectively and courteously with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond helpfully to concerns and answer questions professionally.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors; perform spray buffing, stripping, or waxing as needed and follow procedures such as using wet-floor signs.
Report carpet areas that need cleaning or spot removal and vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.
Dust and damp-clean surfaces in patient rooms according to center procedures.
Empty trash cans, clean the interior and exterior, and replace liners.
Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, and clean glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
Clean behind and underneath furnishings, moving furniture as procedures allow, and 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 draperies as needed; remove and rehang exterior-window curtains and draperies using a ladder.
Sweep outdoor porches and walkways and pick up improperly disposed trash.
Follow cleaning schedules established by the supervisor and adhere to infection-control standards, including isolation techniques when required.
Respect patient rights and treat patients and their belongings with dignity and respect while cleaning rooms.
Safeguard chemicals, follow applicable MSDS precautions, and keep chemicals locked or in sight.
Assist with proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas; clean and store equipment at the end of each shift.
Inspect equipment before use and report needed repairs to the Maintenance Department.
Maintain adequate bathroom supplies, including soap, lotion, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
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.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the success of the System.