Housekeeper - ALF- Orem

Job Details

Location:

Orem, UT 84097
Category:
Health Care
Position:
Housekeeper

Environmental Services

Administrator/ Executive Director or Designee

Department Staff

Ensures the provision of a clean environment for our residents and staff, providing high quality services and high standards of cleanliness, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and perform basic math computations as needed.
• Previous long term care experience preferred.

• Ensures that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
• Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
• Ensures that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reports any defect to the department director.
• Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
• Adheres to infection control policies at all times.
• Adheres to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ensures all necessary documentation is completed daily.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.

• Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust‑mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in rooms and bathrooms.
• Operates environmental services equipment (e.g., vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, shampooers, etc.).
• Wet‑mops rooms, halls and other areas; shampoos rugs and furniture.
• Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, door frames and other high surfaces.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags and containers.
• Moves furniture and other heavy objects as required.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms.
• Makes supply packs for departments and puts linen stacks in carts for distribution. Takes supply requests and delivers them.
• Delivers linen to departments according to pre‑established par levels and schedules.
• Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other cleaning duties as assigned.

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Reports and cooperates with investigations regarding abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of residents.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings; fulfills responsibilities during activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work‑related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

• Supports team collaboration and demonstrates teamwork.
• Can make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Can deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Displays patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Physical ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift overhead, and perform common physical movements.
• Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• May be subject to falls, burns, odors, or exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and/or conditions (e.g., AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis).
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
• Maintains composure in stressful situations; adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous, and caring attitude; thoroughness; organizational efficiency.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Rocky Mountain Care to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department at (801) 397‑4130 or by email