Housekeeping Aide -FT - Day

CHSGa•Richland, GA

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning and maintenance tasks throughout the center, including patient rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, and outdoor walkways. The role follows center cleaning schedules, procedures, and infection-control standards; uses isolation techniques when needed; and respects patients and their belongings while cleaning. The aide safeguards and handles chemicals according to safety instructions, maintains housekeeping supplies and equipment, inspects equipment before use, and reports repair needs. The position also supports the System’s reputation and collaborative efforts and performs other duties as necessary. This is a full-time day position at Four County Health & Rehab, with starting pay of $14.20 per hour and weekly pay. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Understand basic cleaning principles and safety related to handling chemicals.
Communicate effectively and warmly with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond helpfully to concerns and answer questions professionally when appropriate.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Meet the stated physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or its equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors; occasionally spray buff, strip, or wax floors according to center procedures and use wet-floor signs.
Report carpeted areas needing 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, as well as glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
Clean behind and underneath furnishings; move furniture as directed by center procedures 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 outside-window draperies as needed; remove and rehang outside-window curtains and draperies using a ladder.
Sweep outside 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 while cleaning patient rooms.
Safeguard chemicals, keeping them locked or in sight, and follow precautions stated on their MSDS.
Assist with 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 repair needs to the Maintenance Department.
Maintain adequate supplies, including soap, lotion, paper towels, and toilet tissue, in bathrooms throughout the center.
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.