Housekeeper

Job Title : Housekeeper Lighthouse

Work Location : Omaha NE

Job Type : C2C / Fulltime

Job Details :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Performs the daytoday housekeeping functions as assigned.

Performs specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

Coordinates daily housekeeping services with nursing service when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and / or recreational areas.

Performed assigned tasks in accordance with established housekeeping procedures.

Ensures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean safe comfortable and attractive manner.

Ensures that established Infection Control practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.

Coordinates routine / terminal isolation procedures with nursing services.

Cleans / polishes furnishings fixtures ledges room heating / cooling units in resident rooms recreational areas etc. daily as instructed.

Cleans washes sanitizes and / or polishes bathroom fixtures. Ensures that water marks are removed from fixtures.

Cleans windows / mirrors in resident rooms recreational areas bathrooms and entrance / exit ways.

Cleans floors to include sweeping dusting damp / wet mopping stripping waxing buffing disinfecting (NOTE : Ensure that appropriate CAUTION / SAFETY signs are properly set up PRIOR to performing such duties.)

Cleans carpets to include vacuuming shampooing deodorizing and spot cleaning as necessary.

Cleans walls and ceilings by washing wiping dusting spot cleaning disinfecting deodorizing etc.

Removes dirt dust grease film etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning / disinfecting solutions.

Cleans hallways stairways and discards waste / trash into proper containers and relines trash receptacles with plastic liners.

Reports all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Executive Director or Director of Nursing.

Ensures that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.

Keeps Executive Director or Food Service Director informed of supply needs.

Reports burned out light bulbs exit lights overhead lights fluorescent lights etc. to the Executive Director as soon as practical.

Cleans resident rooms as assigned.

Launder bed linens according to facility procedures to properly sanitize sheets and other linens and towels.

Ensure residents have clean towels in their r rooms each day as the rooms are cleaned.

Follows established Fire Safety Policies and Procedures.

Disposes of refuse daily in accordance with the facilities established sanitation procedures.

Ensures that work / assignment is clean and that equipment tools supplies are properly stored and labeled at all times as well as before leaving such areas for breaks meal times and the end of the day.

Reports all accidents / incidents to the Executive Director NO MATTER HOW MINOR THEY MAY (NOTE : Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which it occurs).

Maintains the confidentiality of resident care information.

Honors the residents personal and property rights.

Cleans work / supply carts equipment etc. as necessary / directed.

Turns in all found articles to the Executive Director.

Performs terminal cleaning procedures as instructed when a resident is discharged and / or transferred to another room / area.

Keeps work / assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop / broom handles unnecessary equipment supplies etc.

Participates in overall quality assessment and improvement program 38) Participates and assists in department studies and projects as directed.

Notifies Executive Director of any complaints / grievances

Attends departmental and staff meetings as directed.

Attends and participates in inservice educational classes onthejob training programs as scheduled / directed.

Experience

Required

1 2 years : Housekeeping

Education

Required

High School or better

Skills

Required

Cleaning

Team player

Dealing with complaints

Customer service

Carpet cleaning

Attention to detail

Basic plumbing

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Last updated : 2024-11-19