Housekeeping

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Functions under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor to maintain an environment that is safe, pleasant and functional for residents and employees and complete all housekeeping tasks as assigned.

• Dust furniture, light fixtures, lamps, window ledges, air exchange units, etc
• Polish furniture once per week using furniture polish
• Empty and change liners in all waste cans daily or when needed
• Clean lavatories and fixtures
• Spot clean all walls
• Check vacant rooms dailty to keep fresh and neat
• Pick up bottles, papers, etc, from floor and rooms and put in proper place
• Report any needed repairs via maintenance work order to the environmental service department (ie, light bulbls, broken windows, or furniture, unsafe areas or broken equipment).
• Complete housekeeping orientation and general checklist
• Clean refrigerator as scheduled
• Clean residents’ room weekly
• Clean equipment and work areas daily
• Pick up cleaning supplies for next days’ work at end of the shift
• Attend staff development classes
• Observe policies of other departments regarding infection control and fire.
• Water Plants

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in services, as scheduled.
• Attends all mandatory annual in services and other trainings as assigned
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Promotes a positive work environment and supportive of co-workers

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to work with residents/family and physicians in a friendly and knowledgeable manner.

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

• Basic computer knowledge.

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

• Low cost health insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.