Housekeeping Aide

About the role

Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Amelia Court House, VA, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

Summary/Objective

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.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cleans and sanitizes Resident rooms, offices, hallways and other areas inside the facility as well as outside and the entire property
• Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, doorframes and other high areas using a ladder
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of Resident rooms and prepares rooms for new occupants; follows isolation procedures when cleaning isolation rooms
• Assures that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times
• Follows established safety precautions when performing 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/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 Resident care areas
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings and in-services as directed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• One year experience in a housekeeping role (preferred)