Housekeeping-PT Day Shift

Description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN OWENSVILLE, MO

Housekeeper Aide

Average hours: Part-time

What Makes StoneBridge Unique?

At StoneBridge Senior Living, being a caregiver is more than our business. We consider it our privilege, and we are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other. Here we are more than caregivers. We are family.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas daily according to facility procedures.
• Respects resident’s privacy and preferences about room arrangement, personal items.
• Knocks before entering resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Cleans walls ceilings, windows, mirrors, and waxed floors according to department procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies out of reach of residents at all times.
• Disposes of trash and waste, including biohazardous waste and other materials that require special handling, only in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Posts signs indicating safety hazard any time housekeeping activities pose environmental hazards to staff, residents, visitors or others in the facility.
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous body fluids and all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with all safety instructions and procedures when using chemical substances. Refers to labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for instructions.
• Keeps all chemicals and cleaning supplies in their original containers.
• Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling techniques.
• Makes sure to monitor and report all evidence of rodents or pests to supervisor.
• Communicates with Maintenance Director with preparation for state inspections.
• Attends survey training and interacts with state surveyors only as instructed by immediate supervisor.
• Reports injury to self or others to supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned.
• Monitors workplace for safety and fire hazards and corrects or reports potential problems.
• Participate in fare and disaster drills.
• In the event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Experience working in a healthcare environment in Environmental Services preferred.
• Friendly attitude and excellent communication skills required.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.