Housekeeping Aide

NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP•Lancaster, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Housekeeping Aide implements facility housekeeping procedures efficiently and cost-effectively to meet residents’ needs safely and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The position serves the entire facility and follows established cleaning schedules and procedures. The aide is expected to respect residents, protect their privacy and health information, and complete routine tasks even when interrupted. Work includes cleaning and disinfecting assigned areas, floors, furnishings, fixtures, bathrooms, and resident rooms; replenishing supplies; removing waste; maintaining equipment; and reporting facility, equipment, and supply issues to a supervisor. Terminal cleaning is performed in resident rooms after a resident is discharged or transferred, preparing the room for a new occupant. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Able to read and write.
Able to follow oral and written instructions.
Courteous and tactful 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 tasks continuously and to work despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to perform tasks with respect and consideration for residents.

Responsibilities

Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules and established housekeeping procedures.
Clean assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures, including dusting, spot cleaning, washing, disinfecting, and polishing as needed.
Sweep, dry mop, wet mop, and vacuum floors and carpets throughout the building.
Change mop bucket water and mop heads after every third room.
Perform emergency housekeeping when accidents occur.
Clean resident and public bathrooms; disinfect fixtures, floors, and walls, wash mirrors and dispensers, and replenish bathroom supplies.
Clean walls, windows, doors, ceilings, ledges, shelves, vents, and ceiling fixtures according to schedule, including spot cleaning between washings.
Empty, clean, and reline wastebaskets; remove and dispose of waste and trash; and straighten or rearrange furniture as directed.
Perform terminal cleaning in resident rooms after discharge or transfer and prepare rooms for new occupants.
Inspect furnishings for wear and defects and report observations about structural or equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions to the supervisor.
Report supply and equipment needs to the supervisor for replenishment.
Maintain equipment used to perform duties.
Adhere to HIPAA Minimum Necessary guidelines and safeguard protected health information.
Knock before entering resident rooms, explain the reason for entering, obtain permission from nursing personnel before cleaning a room, minimize noise, and avoid rushing residents.
Perform other duties as assigned.