Housekeeper, Healthcare

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

Pullman, WA 99163
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.58 Hourly
Job Category:
Health Care
POSITION;

This position reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

• Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures
• Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident
• Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following:
  • Tub/Shower rooms
  • Offices
  • Kitchen
  • Day rooms
  • Activity rooms
  • Halls and lobby
  • Utility rooms
  • Nurses stations
  • Linen areas
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas
• Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public
• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
• Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use
• Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor
• Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor
• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so
• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property
• Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department
• Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting
• Dependability
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching
• Must be able to bend, squat, pull, stoop and push up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• License: None Required
• Work Experience: Housekeeping experience in a long term care facility or as a housekeeper in an institutional setting preferred
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic; ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies