Housekeeping

Description

Position Summary:

In keeping with our Organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; the 

Housekeeper plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and housekeeping services to 

all Residents in the facility. The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining environmental and 

infection control standards by performing a variety of general cleaning tasks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Cleans and sanitizes Residents rooms, offices, hallways and other areas inside the facility as well as outside upon request. 
• Perform floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, steaming, mopping, and sweeping in assigned areas; resident rooms, bathrooms, utility closets, common area, workstations, medication rooms, and offices. 
• Will operate mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, and related housekeeping equipment. 
• Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, doorframes and other high areas using a ladder. 
• Performs deep cleaning procedures of Residents rooms and prepares rooms for new occupants; follows isolation procedures when cleaning isolation rooms. 
• Dust horizontal surfaces and fill soap and paper towel dispensers daily. 
• Collect and transport trash and contaminated waste to main collection receptacles. 
• Ensures that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follows established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies. 
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the supervisor. 
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment. 
• Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Residents care areas. 
• Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility. 
• Assists with training of new staff as needed. 
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors. 
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed. 
• Assures all floorcare and cleaning check lists are accomplished by staff daily and turned in to Manager. 
• Keep the Environmental Services Director informed of pertinent events or equipment concerns. 
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. 
• Promotes and protects Resident Rights; assists Residents to make informed decisions; treats Residents with dignity and respect; protects Residents’ personal belongings; reports suspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards; supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation. 
• Adheres to patient rights and reports suspected deviations to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, or Administrator. 
• Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation and standard precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. 
• Perform other duties and functions as required. 

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience:

•  High School Graduate or equivalent. 
•  One year of experience in a housekeeping role preferred. 

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

•  Detail-oriented and thorough. 
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of Residents. 
• Sufficient ability to read, write, and speak to complete work efficiently, effectively, and 
• courteously.