Housekeeping Aide - FT - Day/Weekend

CHSGa•Richland, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout Four County Health & Rehab, including patient rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, public spaces, and outdoor walkways. The role follows center cleaning schedules and procedures, infection-control standards, safety precautions, and patient-rights expectations. The aide also maintains supplies, properly handles and stores chemicals and equipment, and reports equipment issues and cleaning needs to the appropriate departments. This is a full-time day position that includes weekend work. Starting pay is $14.20 per hour, with weekly pay. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Understand basic cleaning principles and safety practices related to handling chemicals.
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.
Perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly sitting, talking, or hearing; frequently walking, handling or feeling objects, and reaching; and occasionally standing. Close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

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 carpet cleaning or spot-removal needs to the supervisor and vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.
Dust and damp-clean surfaces in patient rooms, including furniture, bed frames, and windowsills, according to center procedures.
Empty trash cans, clean their interiors and exteriors, and replace liners.
Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, toilets, and glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
Clean behind and underneath furnishings, moving furniture according to center procedures, and turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
Clean dining areas after breakfast and lunch, including wiping tables, sweeping, and mopping.
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 set by the supervisor and comply with infection-control standards and isolation techniques as needed.
Respect patient rights, dignity, and belongings while cleaning patient rooms.
Safeguard chemicals, follow the precautions stated on their MSDS, and keep chemicals locked or in sight.
Assist with the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas.
Clean and store equipment at the end of each shift according to procedures, 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 System efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the success of the System.
Communicate warmly and professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond helpfully to concerns and answer questions when appropriate.