Housekeeping Aide 1st shift 8a-4p

NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP•Spartanburg, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak at North Grove is seeking a full-time housekeeping aide for their beautiful 132-bed facility in Spartanburg, SC. The role involves implementing facility housekeeping procedures efficiently and cost-effectively to meet resident needs while complying with all federal, state, and local requirements. The position requires the ability to follow instructions, maintain good personal hygiene, and cooperate with colleagues. Aides must be respectful of residents, minimize noise, and never rush residents. They must knock before entering rooms and explain their presence, and should only clean a room after receiving permission from nursing personnel. The role also requires adherence to HIPAA minimum necessary guidelines to safeguard protected health information.

Requirements

Able to read and write.
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 tasks on a continuous basis.
Performs tasks despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to perform tasks with due respect and consideration for any resident in the vicinity.
Must keep noise at a minimum and never rush residents.
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 outlined.
Cleans assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.
Cleans floors, dry mops, wet mops, and sweeps.
Disinfects where and when necessary.
Performs emergency housekeeping where accidents occur.
Cleans moveable and stationary furnishings and fixtures; dusts, spot cleans, washes, disinfects when necessary, and polishes when required.
Cleans ledges, shelves, and vents.
Empties and cleans ashtrays.
Empties, cleans, and relines wastebaskets, and straightens or rearranges furniture as directed.
Inspects furnishings for wear and defects and reports to supervisor.
Vacuums carpets and sweeps throughout the building daily.
Cleans bathrooms (i.e., resident and public), including all fixtures, floors, and walls as directed.
Washes mirrors, soap, and paper towel dispensers.
Replenishes bathroom supplies.
Cleans walls, windows, doors, and ceilings, and spot cleans between washings.
Cleans walls, ceilings, and ceiling fixtures as scheduled.
Performs terminal cleaning duties according to established procedures in resident rooms when a resident has been discharged or transferred and prepares the room for a new occupant.
Removes waste and disposes of waste and trash.
Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects, and malfunctioning to the supervisor.
Reports supply and equipment needs to the Supervisor for replenishing.
Maintains equipment used in performing duties.