What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
The HOUSEKEEPER serves residents by maintaining a clean, sanitary and attractive community in accordance with all laws, regulations and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Clean Rooms and Common Areas (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) polish and straighten items; ensure residents rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner and resident’s personal items are safeguarded.
- Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed.
- Ensure equipment and work areas are safe; that procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to.
- Ensure equipment and supplies are properly stored.
- Ensure Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment.
Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality setting preferred.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Enjoy serving residents needing our services.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality.
- Demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability.
- Work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Organized with attention for detail.
- Must follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants and solutions used in the work area.
- Meet all local health regulations, pass post-employment requirements including physical exam, drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
