Housekeeping Aide - FT Day Shift

About the role

Join us at Oak View Home – 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.

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