Housekeeping

Pruit Health; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruit Health is seeking a housekeeping professional to maintain a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment for residents, staff and visitors. The role involves cleaning floors, bathrooms, windows and patient rooms in a healthcare setting, following center procedures and infection control standards.

No prior experience required; on-the-job training is provided. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and may have prior healthcare housekeeping experience.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, damp mop, and mop tile floors; use wet floor signs as required.
• Vacuums carpeted areas.
• Empty trash, clean and replace liners.
• Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures and toilets.
• Clean glass surfaces (mirrors, pictures, windows).
• Dust and clean surfaces in patient/resident rooms.

Skills

Housekeeping

Infection control

Cleaning standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

Provides cleaning services to provide a safe, sanitary, comfortable and homelike environment for residents, staff and the public. Housekeeping services provided are in accordance with facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations to maintain an environment that enhances the quality of life for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Sweeps, damp mops, and wet mops tile floors. May occasionally be required to spray buff, strip or wax floors, following center procedures, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Vacuums carpeted rooms as applicable.
• Empties trash cans, cleans exterior, cleans interior, and replaces with a clean can liner.
• Cleans bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedures.
• Cleans glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
• Cleans behind and underneath furnishings.
• Follows infection control standards while performing cleaning.
• Prevents/removes wax/dirt buildup in corners, around baseboards, and in doorways.
• Changes soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.
• Removes and re-hangs curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.
• Dust / damp cleans surfaces in patient/resident rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Moves furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.
• Turns bed mattresses after cleaning.

Minimum Experience Required

None, on-the-job training is provided.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience with healthcare housekeeping or environmental services preferred.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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