Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Housekeeper

McLean, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States

Being a part of this extraordinary team at McLean in Simsbury, CT, you will experience the satisfaction of knowing your work actually makes a difference. You’ll be part of a talented group that truly enjoys what they do and takes care of one another like family.

From the top on down, we roll up our sleeves and work together as trusted guides for our amazing residents and their families. We’re committed to our legacy of caring and you can feel it in the air every day. It’s meaningful. It’s supportive. It’s real.

1pm‑9:30pm or 7am‑3:30pm

2 positions available

Works as an effective team member in providing for Residents. Responds quickly to requests for service from all departments. Performs cleaning tasks throughout the facility, to assure a clean, attractive, odor‑free, safe environment of the highest quality standards for our residents, staff and visitors. May also include carrying out laundry/linen services for the facility according to prescribed procedures, following infection control and PPE standards.

Performs all tasks with thoroughness, attention to detail and pride in work. Provides excellent customer service to all residents, staff, families and visitors. Responsible to follow infection control procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards. Daily work assignments may vary to meet the needs of our environment, residents, staff and visitors.

• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to provide a sanitary and safe environment for residents.
• Engages in effective teamwork by being flexible, cooperative, and participating in briefs, huddles, and constructive communication using Team STEPPS.
• Delivers exceptional customer service with hospitality, friendliness, respect, and in a timely manner.
• Is flexible to meet the changing needs of residents and guests.
• Works with coworkers to achieve common goals.
• Communicates respectfully, timely and appropriately with all staff, guests and residents.
• Works cooperatively as a team on assigned tasks, including special project set‑ups / take‑downs for special events, set‑ups of discharges, room changes and other assigned tasks.
• Follows infection control guidelines and wears proper PPE when performing duties requiring PPE protocol.
• Follows department dress code and wears clean, neat uniforms and footwear.
• Resolves resident/patient concerns or complaints if solution is within scope of job, otherwise defers to supervisor.
• Takes ownership for all work that is assigned.
• Participates in the QAPI program to assist team in education, support and assessment of process and results, including monitoring results, implementing best practices and embracing innovation to achieve better outcomes.

• Cleans assigned work areas including neighborhoods, isolation rooms, offices, dayrooms, kitchenettes, lounges, hallways, activity centers, tub rooms, shower rooms, resident/patient rooms and public lavatories.
• Cleans toilets, urinals, showers, sinks, tubs using disinfectant.
• Polishes mirrors, chrome and stainless‑steel fixtures.
• Dusts, vacuums and mops all specified areas.
• Replenishes soap, toilet paper, paper towels and toilet seat cover dispensers.
• Empties trash and recyclables to designated areas.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are low.
• Reports breakages and items requiring repair following Tag‑Out procedures.
• Keeps equipment and cleaning products stored properly and monitors inventory.
• Disinfects rooms after discharge of patients as scheduled.
• Performs weekly, monthly and annual special housekeeping projects.
• Assists in moving patient belongings and in internal or external moves.
• Picks up and disposes of soiled utility to dumpster at loading dock.
• Empties sharps containers to storage area.
• Takes items to loading dock for shipping and brings received items to proper areas.
• Clears emergency spills on carpeting, floors, walls.
• Plunges toilets or sinks when needed.
• Reinstalls curtains in resident rooms and common spaces.
• Secures or unlocks doors for staff and visitors.
• Cleans outdoor furniture as needed.
• Miscellaneous duties as needed.

• Daily unloads…