Housekeeping Aide

Join us at Eatonton 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

• 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, work groups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

• 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.

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

None.

• Ability 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.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability 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.

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Please see minimum qualifications

The physical demands described here are…