Housekeeping Aide

Principal Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation and implementation of the company’s Housekeeping Program and record keeping systems to maintain the center at its highest level of physical function.
• Establishes standards and procedures for work of housekeeping staff.
• Responsible for training housekeeping and/or laundry personnel on cleaning, laundry and maintenance tasks.
• Assigns workers their duties and inspects work for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
• Ensures the environmental and linen cleanliness and sanitation for resident safety, comfort, and convenience.
• Organizes employee shifts and arrange for replacements in cases of absence.
• Works with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders and other staff members regarding environmental services requests, infection prevention, service resolution opportunities, and other interdepartmental matters.
• Provides timely follow-up for information to requesting departments.
• Communicates and consults with management on best practices.
• Prepares a schedule, in calendar days, for performance of Housekeeping program.
• Ensures compliance with safety and sanitation policies.
• Performs daily rounding and inspection of assigned areas to assure company standards for cleanliness are met.
• Works in conjunction with infection control department to meet all standards.
• Provides education and ensures staff compliance with all safety and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of laundry/housekeeping procedures.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in long-term care.