Housekeeping Aide - FT Day & Weekend Shifts

CHSGa•Calhoun, GA

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide cleans and maintains patient rooms, common areas, bathrooms, dining areas, and outdoor walkways according to center procedures and schedules. The role includes handling cleaning chemicals safely, following infection-control and isolation practices, protecting patient rights and belongings, and maintaining housekeeping equipment and supplies. The aide also reports cleaning needs and equipment repairs and contributes to collaborative System activities. This is a full-time position with a starting pay of $13.65 per hour and weekly pay.

Requirements

Understand basic cleaning principles and safety related to handling chemicals.
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 diagrammed instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent 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 to the supervisor 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 according to center procedures.
Clean glass surfaces, including mirrors, pictures, and windows.
Clean behind and underneath furnishings; move furniture according to center procedures and turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
Clean dining areas after breakfast and lunch by 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 outdoor porches and walkways and pick up improperly disposed trash.
Follow cleaning schedules set by the supervisor and infection-control standards; use 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 by 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 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 supplies such as soap, lotion, paper towels, and toilet tissue in center bathrooms.
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 ensure 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.