Day Shifts! Benefits after 30 days of Employment! Positive work environment!
Summary of Role:
The primary purpose is to perform the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the community, and to assure the community is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current and existing federal and state regulations and established company policy and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Perform assigned day-to-day housekeeping functions.
- Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments and established housekeeping procedures. Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
- Follow established infection control practices when performing housekeeping measures.
- Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
- Clean/polish furnishing, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc, in resident rooms and recreational areas daily as instructed. Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures.
- Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing,disinfecting, etc. Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
- Clean walls and ceiling by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfectingsolutions. Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.
- Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liner.
- Report all hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, including before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day. Assure that an adequate inventory or housekeeping supplies are maintained.
- Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescents lights, room-call lights, etc., to the supervisor.
- Perform terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed, when a resident is discharged, and/or transferred. Assure that work/cleaning procedure schedules are followed.
- Follow established fire-safety policies and procedures.
- Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
- Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
- Maintain the confidentiality of resident-care information.
- Honor the resident’s personal property.
- Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc. as necessary and directed.
- Turn in all found articles to the supervisor.
- Attend departmental and staff meetings.
- Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, extra supplies, etc. Attend and participate in in-service education classes and on-the-job training programs.
Job Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
- Experience: One year experience in a health care facility preferred
- Job knowledge: Ability to read, write, and speak English; follow instructions; deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, and visitors; properly use supplies and maintain equipment; maintain appearance of housekeeping areas in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner; work harmoniously with personnel; possess ability to seek new methods and principles, and be willing to incorporate them into housekeeping practices; able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.
- Standards: Health Department standards
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Walking 3 hours per shift
- Standing 4-5 hours per shift while cleaning
- Lifting 1-20# frequently, 21-35# occasionally, 36-70# rarely
- Pushing 1-20# frequently, 21-35# occasionally, 36-70# rarely
- Pulling 1-20# frequently, 21-35# occasionally, 36-70# rarely
- Bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling, crawling and climbing
- Use of large and small housekeeping equipment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
