Housekeeping Aide Temporary Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that all resident rooms and common areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job responsibilities will comply with the ADA and any/all applicable state and federal laws. Duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

•  Responsible for understanding and consistently following the principles of the Happy to Oblige (H to O) program.
•  Perform assigned day-to-day housekeeping functions.
•  Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments and established housekeeping procedures.
•  Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
•  Follow established safety precautions including use of appropriate PPE as listed on SDS sheets when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies; Follow facility infection control policies/procedures.
•  Assure that established infection control practices are maintained when performing housekeeping measures.
•  Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms and recreational areas daily as instructed.
•  Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures.
•  Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
•  Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc.
•  Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
•  Clean walls and ceiling 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, and elevators.
•  Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liner.
•  Report all hazardous conditions or equipment.
•  Assure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, including before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
•  Assure that an adequate inventory of housekeeping supplies is maintained.
•  Report burned-out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room-call lights, etc. to the supervisor as soon as practical.
•  Perform terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed, when a resident is discharged, and/or transferred; assist with room changes as needed.
•  Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
•  Follow established fire-safety policies and procedures.
•  Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
•  Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
•  Maintain the confidentiality of resident-care information.
•  Honor the residents’ personal and property rights.
•  Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed.
•  Turn in all found articles to the supervisor.
•  Attend departmental and staff meetings.
•  Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
•  Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs.
•  Serve as a back-up in laundry coverage as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

EQUIPMENT USED: Mops/brooms, dust cloth, scrub/bucket, housekeeping cart, and cleaning supplies.

•  Continuous exposure to detergents, chemicals and cleaning agents.
•  Occasional exposure to noises relating to the operation of cleaning machines/scrubbers.
•  Occasional exposure to unpleasant odors related to the care of residents.
•  Occasional exposure to high humidity and seasonal temperatures.
•  Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, fumes and wetness.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

•  High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
•  1 year of laundry/housekeeping experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

•  Maintain a good working relationship with staff, residents, families, and others; identify problems and make decisions
•  Awareness of laundry/housekeeping policies and procedures
•  Ability to use laundry/housekeeping supplies and equipment and follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment/supplies.
•  Ability to distinguish between cotton, wool, and synthetics.
•  Familiarity with function of various soaps, bleaches, softeners, and other chemicals employed in washing and rinsing proper heat to apply to particular fabrics to prevent damaging material.
•  Computer literacy is a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  Lift/carry objects such as mops, buckets, carts, bottles ranging from less than 10 to 50 pounds without assistance.
•  Frequent bending/stooping to clean common areas and resident rooms.
•  Push/pull buckets/mops, carts weighing 25-100 pounds.
•  Stand or walk up to 90 percent of assigned shift to provide housekeeping services.
•  Perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as reaching and grasping when dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and general cleaning.
•  Reaching overhead is required to obtain cleaning supplies stored on shelves or to clean areas overhead.
•  Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions in English.