Housekeeping Aide

NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP

39d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to implement facility housekeeping procedures in an efficient, cost-effective manner to safely meet residents needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Requirements

Able to read and write.
Must possess the following abilities: follow oral and written instructions, courteous and tactful in manner, good personal cleanliness habits, good physical and mental health verified by physical updates.
Ability to cooperate with fellow employees.
Willingness to perform routine, repetitive task on a continuous basis and performs tasks despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to perform tasks with due respect and consideration for any resident in the vicinity.
Noise must be kept at a minimum and residents must never be rushed.
Aides must always knock before entering and explain his/her presence.
Should never clean room until nursing personnel gives permission.
Responsible to adhere to HIPAA MINIMUM NECESSARY guidelines and safeguard protected health information.

Responsibilities

Follows cleaning schedule (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly) as outlines.
Cleans assigned areas, furnishings, fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.
Clean floors, dry mops, wet mops, sweeps.
Disinfects where and when necessary.
Performs emergency housekeeping where accidents occur.
Water in mop buckets/ mop heads should be changed out every third room.
Cleans moveable and stationary furnishings and fixtures; dust, spot cleans and washes, disinfects when necessary, polishes when required.
Cleans ledges, shelves, vents.
Empties and cleans ashtrays.
Empties, cleans, and relines wastebaskets, straightens or rearranges furniture as directed.
Inspects furnishings for wear and defects and reports to supervisor.
Vacuums carpets and sweeps throughout building daily.
Cleans bathrooms (i.e., resident and public).
Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors and walls as directed.
Washes mirrors, soap and paper towel dispensers.
Replenishes bathroom supplies.
Clean walls, window, doors and ceilings.
Spot cleans between washings.
Walls, ceilings and ceiling fixtures are cleaned as scheduled.
Performs terminal cleaning duties according to established procedures in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred and prepares room for new occupant.
Removes waste and dispose of waste and trash.
Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to supervisor.
Reports supply and equipment needs to Supervisor for replenishing.
Maintains equipment used in performing duties.
Other duties as assigned.