Housekeeping

Overview

The Housekeeper provides cleaning services to provide a safe, sanitary, comfortable and homelike environment for residents, staff and the public. Housekeeping services provided are maintained in accordance with facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations to maintain an environment that enhances the quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

· Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

· Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

· Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.

· Utilizes effective time management skills.

Education and/or Experience

Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy. Prior housekeeping experience in an institutional setting preferred.

Language Skills

Must demonstrate functional literacy.

Mathematical Skills

Must demonstrate functional literacy.

Reasoning Ability

Must demonstrate functional literacy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

· Carries out all duties in accordance with the facility mission and philosophy.

· Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.

· Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.

· Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all times in the care and use of resident and facility property. Able to understand and to follow written and verbal direction. Able to effectively to communicate with the staff members and residents through verbal and/or written and verbal means.

· Knowledge of emergency disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of an emergency.

· Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of emergency.

· Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects as assigned.

· Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posting specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others.

· Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub, vacuum, sweep) assigned resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas daily according to facility procedures. Respects resident’s privacy and preferences about room arrangement, personal items. Knocks before entering resident rooms and bathrooms.

· Cleans walls ceilings, windows, mirrors, and waxed floors according to department procedures and cleaning schedules.

· Takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies out of reach of residents sat all times.

· Disposes of trash and waste, including biohazardous waste and other materials that require special handling, only in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

· Posts signs indicating safety hazard any time housekeeping activities pose environmental hazards to staff, residents, visitors or others in the facility.

· Uses personal protective equipment when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous body fluids and all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures.

· Complies with all safety instructions and procedures when using chemical substances. Refers to labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for instructions. Keeps all chemicals and cleaning supplies in their original containers. Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling techniques.

· Monitors and reports all evidence of rodents or pests to supervisor.

· Communicates with Director of Housekeeping & Laundry with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training and interacts with state surveyors as instructed by immediate supervisor.

· Reports injury to self or others to supervisor immediately.

· Attends in-service education programs as assigned. Applies information to job tasks.

· Monitors workplace for safety and fire hazards and corrects or reports potential problems. Director of Environmental Services promptly.

· Participate in fare and disaster drills. In the event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.

· All other housekeeping duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.60 - $15.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15