Housekeeping Aide - PRN

CHSGa•Macon, GA

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning and housekeeping duties at Archway Transitional Care, following center procedures, cleaning schedules, and infection-control standards. The role includes maintaining patient rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, floors, carpets, windows, and outdoor areas; handling cleaning chemicals and equipment safely; and keeping supplies stocked. The aide is expected to respect patient rights and belongings, communicate helpfully with patients, families, visitors, and associates, and contribute to the organization’s collaborative work. This is a PRN position paying $14.20 per hour, with weekly pay.

Requirements

Understand basic cleaning principles and safety related to handling chemicals.
Communicate well with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, using a warm, friendly, and approachable manner.
Respond to expressed concerns helpfully and caringly, and answer questions professionally when appropriate.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to 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 address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency 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.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

A 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 as required.
Report carpeted areas needing 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; move furniture as permitted by center procedures and turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
Clean the dining area 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 outdoor porches and walkways and pick up improperly disposed trash.
Follow cleaning schedules, infection-control standards, and isolation techniques as needed, including use of gowns, gloves, and special cleaning procedures.
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 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 ensure the success of the System.