Housekeeper

Responsibilities and Duties

• Cleans and straightens (including vacuuming, wiping, moping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, common areas: polishes and removes items: checks that resident rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet Facility policy and procedure.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility according to Facility policy and procedure.
• Cleans and sanitizes resident bathrooms, and common bath areas.
• Cleans and maintains windows and walls in resident rooms and common areas.
• Complies with the weekly departmental cleaning schedule.
• Adheres to all cleaning chemical hazards as indicated on supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguisher).
• Demonstrates ability to identify/respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts.
• Complies with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) guidelines for chemical use.
• Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Performs laundry Aide duties as needed.
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned upon individual circumstances. Performs other work duties as assigned.

Job Summary

• Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all the residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices., established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

Adheres to:

• Confidentiality of all data, including residents, employee and operations.
• HIPPA regulations.
• Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job functions.

Supports and participates in common teamwork:

• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgement.
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
• Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged violations of resident’s rights to Supervisor, Project Manager or Executive Director.
• Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational opportunities provided by Southern Food Service Management, Facility and outside resources.

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Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 50lbs
• Posture: Standing 50%, Walking 50%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling
• Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Frequent
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent
• Reading: Occasional