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.