Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

JOB

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Housekeeper position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department and as may be directed by your supervisor. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and positive environment for the residents.

JOB

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible
• Reportall accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may seem,immediately
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living areas and/or recreational areas
• Turnin all found or unclaimed articles to your supervisor

• Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned
• Perform specific tasks according to daily work assignments
• Emptyand sanitize ash trays daily
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc. in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc. daily
• Clean,wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from 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.
• Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing duties
• Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting
• Clean walls, ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting,deodorizing
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from general surfaces throughout the facility
• Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liners
• Clean vacant rooms as assigned
• Ensure that work/assignments areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies,etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areasfor breaks, meal times, and end of the workday
• Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures
• Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers

• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies
• Wear/usesafety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner
• Keepwork areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles,unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary
• Follow policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs
• Reportall hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained
• Report missing or improperly labeled containers of hazardous chemicals immediately
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials or hazardous wastes or chemicals
  
  Follow established policies regarding the disposal of personal protective equipment and infectious wastes
• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services
• Follow established hand washing procedures
• Disposeof refuse daily according to facility sanitation procedures

• Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies are maintained in utility closets
• Keep supervisor informed of supply needs
• Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, roomcall lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as possible
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc. as requested
• Makesure that work carts, equipment etc. is clean and in good working order
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift

• Maintain the confidentially of all resident information.
• Knock before entering the resident’s room.
• Honor the resident’s personal and property rights
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of…