What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Assistant position at Gardens At Terracina Health & Rehabilitation?
Who We Are:
Gardens at Terracina Health & Rehabilitation is a 30 bed transitional and skilled nursing community offering a boutique environment and individualized service offerings. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life of our residents by creating a sustainable, nurturing and professional environment through caring, personalized service.
Shift:
Full-Time(Must work two weekends per month.)
Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)
- Comprehensive Health Plan Options
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
- Employee Support Program (ESP)
- Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
- Educational Support
- Team Member Referral Bonus
- Shift Differentials
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
- OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to perform the daily activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, and/or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities
Housekeeping Functions
Perform daily housekeeping functions and tasks as assigned and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures.
Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
Dispose of personal protective equipment in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets.
Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily.
Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures.
Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
Clean floors which includes sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.) Clean carpets, to include vacuuming
Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
Clean hallways, stairways, elevators and vacant rooms.
Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
Education and Experience
None.
Licensing/Certifications
None.
