What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Assistant position at West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center?
Who We Are:
Join us at West Hills Health & Rehabilitation, an award-winning community serving the Portland area since 1970. Nestled among lush trees, gardens, and flowers, our facility provides a tranquil setting where residents and patients receive top-notch skilled nursing care and restorative therapies. We are dedicated to helping each individual lead a purposeful life and are committed to delivering an exceptional experience through our Platinum Service®. Be a part of our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
Summary of Role:
The primary purpose of this position is to perform the daily activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, and/or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
Platinum Service:
We take pride in delivering Platinum Service®, our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place West Hills above other senior living competitors as a great place to work.
Shift:
Full-time
Wage:
Starting at $17 per hour
Why Work for Us:
- Comprehensive Health Plan Options
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- FSA & HSA Account Options
- Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
- $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
- Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
- Employee Support Program (EAP)
- Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
- Team Member Referral Bonus
- Shift Differentials
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
- OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations
- Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Perform daily housekeeping functions and tasks as assigned and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures.
Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
Dispose of personal protective equipment in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets.
Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily.
Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures.
Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
Clean floors which includes sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.) Clean carpets, to include vacuuming.
Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
Clean hallways, stairways, elevators and vacant rooms.
Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
- Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
Education and Experience:
- None.
Licensing/Certifications:
- None.
Salary : $17
