Housekeeping Aide Job at GA MedGroup in Milledgeville

Join us at Green Acres Health & Rehab, a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day.

We offer a competitive base pay range of $13.00/hr - $13.00/hr, weekly pay, and benefits including paid time off, 7 paid holidays, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, company paid life and disability, 401(k) with match, and referral bonus program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors.
• Report to supervisor any carpeted areas that need cleaning or spot removal.
• Vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.
• Dust/damp clean surfaces in patient rooms.
• Empty trash cans, clean exterior, clean interior, and replace can liner with a clean one.
• Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets.
• 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.
• 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 as needed.
• Recognize patient rights while cleaning patient rooms.
• 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.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to provide for safe operation.
• Report to Maintenance Department any equipment repairs needed throughout the center.
• Maintain adequate supplies 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

Working Conditions

The 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