Housekeeper

Job Summary

Cleans and services rooms, baths, lavatories, if any, and other restricted areas. Dusts furniture and equipment. Cleans window sills, empties trash baskets, and arranges furniture in an orderly fashion. Performs a variety of related duties in resident areas. Cleans and services assigned areas and equipment; efficient expenditures of soap, polishes and similar supplies; and keeps facility in a clean and orderly manner. Services are performed within every department of* the facility and are planned with all departments.

Education

Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.

Qualifications

1. Previous experience preferable but not essential.

2. Worker receives on-the-job training with supervision.

3. Must have some knowledge in the use of cleaning devices such as brooms, mops, buffers and other cleaning equipment.

4. Has an interest in learning, ability to cooperate, and is willing to work under supervision.

5. Must work thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours per week, working weekends and holidays as scheduled.

6. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

Responsibilities

1. To execute duties under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nurses and/or Administrator, Charge Nurse, and Housekeeping Supervisor according to assignment.

2. To keep the nursing facility in a clean and sanitary condition in order to provide for the welfare and care of the residents in a healthful environment.

3. Must have a genuine interest in working with geriatrics.

4. Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions.

5. Ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents in area.

6. Initiative and judgement involved in maintaining assigned area in clean and orderly condition.

7. Works under close supervision performing simple, standardized tasks.

Physical Demands

Use the percentage range as follows:

0% Never 1-33% Occasionally 34-66% Frequent 67-100% Continuous

Requires full range of body motion including:

1. Standing/Walking Frequently: Worker is on their feet the majority of the day to perform direct or indirect duties related to housekeeping.

2. Bending/Stooping Frequently: Required to bend or stoop in many job activities such as removing wax from floor, stripping and waxing floors, etc.

3. Lifting/Handling Frequently: Required to handle cans of wax, disinfectant, etc. These activities are frequently done with push/pull activity. Range of weight 10-75lbs.

4. Carrying Occasionally: Worker must carry large cans, boxes, sacks, various equipment. Range of weight 1-75lbs.

5. Push/Pull Frequently: Required when working various machinery. Moving beds and furniture over tile or concrete floors. Range of weight 25-300lbs.

6. Balancing Occasionally: Carrying heavy objects where necessary.

7. Twisting/Turning Frequently: In combination with lifting and bending when stocking shelves, cabinets, buffing, waxing, and stripping floors.

8. Crouching/Stooping Occasionally: When handling various detergents, waxes and other housekeeping products.

9. Reaching Frequently: Required to perform various tasks throughout the day.

A. Greater than shoulder height: Occasionally

B. Equal to shoulder height: Frequently

C. Less than shoulder height: Frequently

10. Handling/Manual Dexterity Continuously: Both fine and gross motor skills are needed in all types of housekeeping duties.

11. Speaking/Hearing/Seeing Continuously: Must be able to communicate with coworkers, patients and visitors.

Functions related to cleaning:

1. Dust furniture with damp cloth or polishing cloth daily; straighten furniture.

2. Dust light fixtures outside and inside. Dust window sills and beds, clean all door vents.

3. Empty and wash ash trays and waste baskets.

4. Dry mop floors in residents’ rooms, then wet mop rooms if assigned.

5. Clean wash basins, commodes, polish chrome fixtures in bathrooms, wash all mirrors, and spot clean walls.

6. Clean window blinds. Clean beds thoroughly. Clean bedside tables in patient’s rooms, dust all shelves, removing all articles making sure thorough cleaning is done.

7. Clean housecleaning cart. Clean any equipment used daily.

8. Clean all rooms each week.

9. Assist with emergency cleaning during the day as required.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

11. Mope, wax, and buff hallways, living areas, and dining areas as assigned.

Functions related to supplies and equipment:

1. Practice economy in using supplies and equipment.

2. Dispense supplies according to need.

3. Maintain safeguards for the care, storage, and use of supplies and equipment.

4. Report to Administrator or Charge Nurse any supplies or equipment needed, or any broken or defective equipment.

Functions related to facility supervision:

1. Make frequent rounds of total facility to inspect for cleanliness and order.

2. Inspect for maintenance and refer needs to maintenance department or Administrator and/or Charge Nurse.

Functions related to new residents:

1. See that resident rooms are prepared for new admissions.

2. Help new residents unpack and settle in rooms.

3. Assist in marking all clothing for laundry.

4. Assist in moving residents within facility.

Functions related to reporting:

1. Be on duty at the beginning of shift and punch time cards; report to CHARGE NURSE at beginning of shift for any additional instructions in duties.

2. Report to head nurse before going off duty, sign time card and leave facility.

3. In the event of illness or other reasons for absenteeism, report to ADMINISTRATOR or CHARGE NURSE in ample time to allow other arrangements to be made for performance of duties.

** NO AIR CONDITIONING OR REFRIGERATION WORK WILL BE DONE BY THE HOUSEKEEPER!

JOB LOCATION Must work throughout the nursing areas of the facility, May require working irregular hours and may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, medical preparations, toxic substances and occasionally ionizing radiation.