What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Assistant position at Happy Siesta?
Position Summary:
A Housekeeping Assistant is responsible for the cleanliness of the facility and is responsible for the care and cleaning of equipment. The Housekeeping Assistant will be responsible for working in and around resident care areas and in the common areas of the facility. Work will be on a routine bases as well as on an as-needed basis in the event of needs for immediate cleaning of any area.
Education Requirements:
A Housekeeping Assistant must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English. A Housekeeping Assistant must be at least 16 years of age. A Housekeeping Assistant must complete ongoing in-service training requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
- Clean and service the facility
- Clean and disinfect the resident’s room including but not limited to:
- Dust and mop floors
- Clean and disinfect sinks, counter top surfaces and toilets
- Dust furniture and other surfaces
- Empty trash baskets
- Replenish supplies of soap and towels
- Clean and polish faucets, mirrors and similar equipment
- Clean and disinfect bathroom doors, doors, door knobs, light fixtures, call light and light switches, all handicap railings and window sills
- Keep residents rooms free from clutter and in order
- Clean interior, exterior windows and screens as scheduled
- Keeps utility room clean, dusted, mopped, and orderly
- Dust and mop dining room floor after breakfast and dinner meals
- Clear and clean tables after both shifts of the dinner meal
- Vacuum hallways, Nurse’s station and living area daily
- Clean and disinfect hand rails daily
- Thoroughly clean each room monthly
- Clean and polish pictures in halls, living area, Nurse’s station and office twice a month
- Dust, clean and vacuum offices twice monthly
- Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and use care and good judgment with all supplies
- Thoroughly clean a resident’s room after discharge
- Clean public bathrooms: clean toilets, sinks, mirrors, empty trash baskets, dust and mop floors daily
- Performs other related duties as directed
Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Core Values: Through these values, you will find a path to understating how to succeed in our organization. The values are standards and expectations for each person to follow and be held to: Trust: We strive to grow relationships built on the foundation of trust. Teamwork: Every department, every shift, and every level of Happy Siesta works together for the betterment of our residents and the organization. True teamwork requires people who are willing to focus on tasks and goals as a group. All team members should feel comfortable asking for other’s assistance and all should be willing to give it when asked. Leadership: Every team member at every level must embrace a leadership role. Leadership ensures that our values are communicated, embraced, and modeled by our people. Our culture should embrace education, feedback and guidance. Service: We exist to add value to our residents’ lives. Our culture should embody compassion, empathy and responsiveness. Our responsibility to the people we care for extends beyond procedures and policies and tasks. It is through genuine and meaningful relationships we build a culture and an organization that exceeds expectations. Our goal, every day, is to provide an experience that leaves our residents, families, co-workers, and partners with a sense that we really care about our people. Quality: We strive to deliver the best outcomes for each of our residents while complying with the regulations that govern long-term care. We are dedicated in providing the highest level of quality, resident satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Safety: Resident and staff safety are paramount. Leadership must provide the proper systems, policies and support to ensure our residents are cared for in a safe manner. Our team members must be committed to following the systems and policies to ensure they have done everything in their power to ensure safety. Safety depends on people communicating and taking action on safety concerns. Fun: We enjoy our vocation and bring smiles to those we serve and work with.
