Housekeeping Assistant

AdamsPlace; Fort Oglethorpe (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AdamsPlace in Fort Oglethorpe is seeking a Housekeeper responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of patient rooms and areas. Candidates must be able to work long hours on their feet and adhere to safety standards when using cleaning chemicals.

The ideal candidate will effectively communicate with patients and staff, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. This position plays a crucial role in the overall well-being of our patients.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand cleaning standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient bathrooms thoroughly.
• Empty garbage in various areas of the center.
• Mop, buff, and dust patient rooms and common areas.

Skills

Read and understand Standard English

Tactfully deal with patients and visitors

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper for NHC HealthCare Fort Oglethorpe is looking for a Housekeeper to join our team. This position is responsible for the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways.

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

• 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

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/fort-oglethorpe/

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