Housekeeping Assistant

Osage Rehab and Care Center

POSITION SUMMARY

Clean resident rooms and other interior and exterior facility areas under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an Arboreta Housekeeping Assistant, essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed.
• And coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments.
• Ensure that equipment and supply carts and adequate supplies are property maintained.
• Ensure that lighting is in proper working order.
• And assist others in lifting as requested.
• Clean (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.} rooms, offices, and common areas, polish and straighten items.
• Ensure residents' rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner and residents' personal items are safeguarded.
• Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed.
• Ensure equipment and wor1< areas are safe; that procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to and that equipment and supplies are property stored.
• Ensure Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed
• Promptly report any hazardous conditions, equipment, incidents and accidents.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors as directed, move and replace furniture.
• Clean storage and exterior areas as directed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications including minimum skills, experience and education required include:

• Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Previous housekeeping experience in a long-term care facility is preferred, but not required.
• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to wor1< cooperatively with other employees.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ARBORETA:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance

• Health and wellness plans

• 401K retirement savings plan

• Paid time off accrues when you start work

• Opportunities for advancement and leadership

• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service

• Inspiring team and company culture