Housekeeping Aide

Bolingreenhealth; Georgia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

High Shoals Health & Rehab in Bishop, GA is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain clean, safe areas for residents. You will sweep, mop, dust, and disinfect patient rooms, restrooms, and common spaces following center procedures.

The role requires basic cleaning knowledge and reliability, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Proficiency with basic computing tools will support scheduling and documentation.

Qualifications

• Basic cleaning principles and safety related to handling chemicals.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors; report carpeted areas needing attention.
• Vacuum carpets and dust/damp clean surfaces in patient rooms following procedures.
• Empty trash, clean bathrooms, sanitize fixtures, and maintain clean dining areas.
• Move furniture as needed and ensure proper storage of supplies at shift end.
• Follow infection control standards and use isolation techniques when required.
• Assist in proper care and use of housekeeping equipment and report needed repairs.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

## Housekeeping AideApplylocations: High Shoals Health & Rehab - Bishop, GA 30621time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition id: JR33686Join us atHigh Shoals Health & Rehab– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities# ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors. May occasionally be required to spray buff, strip or wax floors, following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.* Report to supervisor any carpeted areas that need cleaning or spot removal.* Vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.* Dust/damp clean surfaces in patient rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.* Empty trash cans, clean exterior, clean interior, and replace can liner with a clean one.* Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedure.* Clean glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.* Clean behind and underneath furnishings.* Move furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.* Turn bed mattresses after cleaning.* Clean dining area after breakfast and lunch; wipe tables, sweep, mop, etc.* Change soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.* Remove and rehang curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.* Sweep outside porches, walkways, etc., pick up any trash not properly disposed.* Follow cleaning schedules as set by supervisor.* Follow infection control standards while performing cleaning.* Use isolation techniques (gowns, gloves, special cleaning, etc.) as needed.* Recognize patient rights while cleaning patient rooms. Treat patients and their belongings with dignity and respect.* Safeguard chemicals used, keeping chemicals either locked or in sight* Follow precautions as stated on MSDS for chemicals used.* Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas.* Clean and properly store equipment used at the end of each shift, following set procedures.* Inspect equipment prior to use to provide for safe operation.* Report to Maintenance Department any equipment repairs needed throughout the center.* Maintain adequate supplies (soap, lotion, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) in bathrooms throughout center* Prevent/remove wax/dirt build-up in corners, around baseboards, or in doorways.* Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.* Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.* Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.# SKILLS AND ABILITIES* Understands basic cleaning principles and safety related to the handling of chemicals.* Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.# # SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone.# # LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.# MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.# REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.# COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLSThis job requires proficiency with the following computer applications:Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word# CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPlease see minimum qualifications# PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace