JOB TITLE: Housekeeper

REPORTS TO: Housekeeping Director

DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Clean resident rooms and other interior and exterior facility areas under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Minimum Qualifications

Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
Must maintain regular attendance.
Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Essential Job Functions

Clean Rooms and Common Areas

Clean (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, and common areas; polish and straighten items; ensure residents' rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner and residents' personal items are safeguarded.
Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed.
Ensure equipment and work areas are safe; that procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to.
That equipment and supplies are properly stored.
Ensure Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment.

Administrative and Supply

Report all incidents and accidents.
Ensure cleaning schedules are followed; and coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments.
Ensure that equipment and supply carts and adequate supplies are properly maintained.
Ensure that lighting is in proper working order; and assist others in lifting as requested.

Exterior and Floor Care

Strip, wax and buff floors as directed; move and replace furniture; clean storage and exterior areas as directed.

Safety

Comply with all Company safety policies, regulations and requirements regarding fire and life safety.
Comply with all Company safety policies regulations and requirements involving employee safety and patient safety. This includes but is not limited to: a zero tolerance for harassment and violence; following infection control procedures; following safe patient handling as required with your specific job position.
May be required to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergency situations.
Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.

Residents' Rights and Positive Relationships

Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents' rights.
Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without Aid of Mechanical Devices)

This position is very active and requires:

Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting objects.
The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
The employee must regularly lift or move objects or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and move objects weighing over 50lbs.
Must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders.
Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

Must adhere to Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting responsibilities.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
Other duties as assigned or needed.
Ability to understand and apply training from in-service education and ability to instruct personnel during training education and staff meetings.
This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.
This is a position in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and working during inclement weather may be required.

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