Housekeeper

AdamsPlace; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AdamsPlace in Columbia, SC is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to maintain clean patient areas, bathrooms and common spaces according to center policies. The role emphasizes safety and proper handling of cleaning chemicals.

You will supervise cleaning routines, ensure use of proper cleaning chemicals, and work with staff to keep a sanitary, welcoming environment for patients and visitors. Experience in healthcare housekeeping is preferred, with shift details discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Read and understand Standard English.
• Deal tactfully with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers.
• Empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center.
• Clean patient rooms, including mopping and buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath.
• Clean hallways, sweeping up debris, mopping, stripping and buffing following center policies and procedures.
• Clean walls, furniture and equipment, as needed, to provide a clean environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents; follow established cleaning schedules.

Skills

Reading English

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Housekeeping Supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand Standard English.


• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families, fellow employees and visitors.

Physical Demands

• Able to be on feet 7-8 hours a day


• Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb, depending on job


• Able to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequently


• Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds occasionally


• Able to move heavy (75 to 100 pound) furniture occasionally


• Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibility


• Able to work with standard cleaning chemicals

Duties And Responsibilities

Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers


• Empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center


• Clean patient rooms, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath


• Clean hallways, sweeping up debris, mopping, stripping and buffing following company and center policies and procedures


• Clean walls, furniture and equipment, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors


• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents


• Follow established cleaning schedules


• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time