Housekeeper

About the Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department following current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care and assisted-living facilities. You will ensure our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner under the direction of the Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work and 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.
• Guarantee that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
• Sweep, buff, and mop all area floors.
• Dust and polish furniture or equipment.
• Vacuum carpets and drapery.
• Sanitize sinks, toilets, tubs, and shower areas.
• Clean mirrors, lighting fixtures, doors, and walls.
• Replenish paper products, hand soap, and wastebasket liners.
• Remove trash and wash out trash receptacles regularly.
• Maintain housekeeping cart and utility closets in sanitary and orderly condition; replenish cart supplies at the end of each shift.
• Inform supervisor of supply or equipment needs.
• Keep storage areas locked with supplies properly stored.
• Report damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling; unsafe or malfunctioning equipment; or conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents, or other vermin.
• Wash and sanitize resident rooms after resident discharge.
• May be required to strip beds and linens for washing.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring through interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and housekeeping areas.
• Follow oral and written instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfectant solutions.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th-grade education.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must meet general health requirements set forth by facility policies, including a mental and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and transport such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.

Work Environment

• Works in all areas of the facility.
• Moves intermittently during working hours and is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster).
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases (including TB, AIDS, and Hepatitis B viruses), and hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

• Generous bonuses.
• Growth opportunities—potential to double your salary.
• Health benefits.

On-the-job training provided.