Housekeeping Aide

ABINGDON HEALTH CARE LLC; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ABINGDON HEALTH CARE LLC seeks a dedicated team member to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff. This role focuses on infection control, proper cleaning and sanitization, and adherence to safety procedures in a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate can prioritize tasks, follow instructions, and operate departmental equipment with minimal supervision. Prior health care experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Follow instructions to perform cleaning and sanitation tasks in a healthcare setting.
• Must be able to prioritize assignments and complete tasks on time.
• Understand and carry out infection control procedures.
• Know how to handle and mix chemicals safely.
• Be able to operate departmental equipment with minimal supervision.
• Previous healthcare housekeeping experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize work assignments to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Follow instructions and maintain a clean environment for residents and staff.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas according to infection control standards.
• Understand emergency evacuation and safety procedures.
• Operate departmental equipment as required.

Skills

Infection control procedures

Cleaning and sanitization

Following instructions

Safety procedures

Emergency evacuation knowledge

Chemical handling safety

Equipment operation

Job description

Ensures the provision of a clean environment for our residents and staff, providing high quality services and high standards of cleanliness, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.Essential Functions:Ability to prioritize work assignments to complete tasks in a timely manner.2) Ability to follow instructions.3) Ability to clean and sanitize all assigned areas.4) Ability to function with minimal supervision.5) Ability to understand basic infection control procedures.6) Ability to understand and carryout emergency evacuation, fire and safety procedures.7) Ability to handle and mix chemicals safely and properly.8) Ability to operate departmental equipment.9) Understands the attached Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions related to thisposition.10) Ability to perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Must possess the ability to follow instructions, to work in a health care environment and conduct oneself in a professional manner. Previous experience is preferred but not required.