HOUSEKEEPER

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: !

• Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures 
• Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident 
• Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following: Tub/Shower rooms, Offices Kitchen, Day rooms, Activity rooms, Halls, and lobby, Utility rooms, Nurses stations, Linen areas
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas 
• Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public 
• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility 
• Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use 
• Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor 
• Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor 
• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so 
• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations 
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred

License: None Required

Work Experience: Housekeeping experience in a long-term care facility or as a housekeeper in an institutional setting preferred.

Language Skills:

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

Mathematical Skills: 

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.

Communication Skills: 

• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills and be empathetic. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions 
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information 
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property 
• Must be neat and clean and well-groomed appearance 
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department 
• Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting 
• Dependability 
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) 

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. 
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. 
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination. 
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 
• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching. 
• Must be able to bend, squat, pull, stoop and push up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Salary : $17