Housekeeping Aide - PRN

CHSGa•Cuthbert, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the center, including patient rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, and outdoor walkways. The role follows established cleaning schedules, center procedures, and infection-control standards; uses isolation techniques and chemical safety precautions as needed; and treats patients and their belongings with dignity and respect. The aide also maintains housekeeping supplies and equipment, checks equipment for safe operation, and reports needed repairs. This is a PRN position with a starting pay of $14.20 per hour and weekly pay.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Understand basic cleaning principles and safety related to handling chemicals.
Communicate effectively and warmly with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond helpfully and professionally to concerns and questions.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Apply common-sense understanding to carry out 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.
Meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available as stated.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or 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 carpet areas requiring 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 according to center procedures.
Clean glass surfaces, including mirrors, pictures, and windows.
Clean behind and underneath furnishings, moving furniture according to center procedures; turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
Clean dining areas after breakfast and lunch by wiping tables and sweeping and mopping.
Change soiled privacy curtains and remove and rehang outside-window draperies as needed, using a ladder.
Sweep outside porches and walkways and pick up improperly disposed trash.
Follow supervisor-set cleaning schedules 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 to ensure safe operation and report needed equipment 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 ensure the success of the System.