What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Cimarron Park Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Job Overview
We are seeking a friendly, dedicated, and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in our facilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests and staff alike. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional service. Experience in healthcare or hospitality settings is preferred, but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Carries out all cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures.
- Ensures that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
- Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
- Ensures that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reports any defect to the department director.
- Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
- Adheres to infection control policies at all times.
- Adheres to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Ensures all necessary documentation is completed daily.
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED diploma
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and perform basic math computations as needed.
- Previous long term care experience preferred.
Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
- Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
- Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
- Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
- May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
- Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
- May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring attitude.
- Thoroughness.
- Ability to be organized and efficient.
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
Join our team as a Housekeeper where your efforts will contribute significantly to creating a clean and inviting atmosphere for all!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Rotating shift
Ability to Commute:
- El Paso, TX 79911 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- El Paso, TX 79911: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13