Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Job Details:
Level: Entry,

Job Location:

Markesan Resident Home Inc - Markesan, WI, Position Type:
Part Time, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Position Summary

• Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.
• Demonstrates 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~
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
• Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions. Able effectively to communicate with staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means.
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency.
• Sufficient mobility, and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents facility out of danger in case bf emergency.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks (responsibilities and complete duties projects within allotted time.
• Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks (projects as assigned
• Able to carryout the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others.

NOTE:

The essential functions of this job may be revised or updated as facility needs dictate.

• Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas daily according to facility procedures.
• Respects residents' privacy and preferences about room arrangement, personal items. Knocks before entering resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Cleans walls, ceilings, windows, mirrors, waxes floors according to department procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies out of reach of residents at all times.
• Disposes of trash and waste, including biohazardous waste and other materials that require special handling, only in accord with facility procedures.
• Posts signs indicating a safety hazard any time housekeeping activities pose environmental hazards to staff, residents, visitors or others in the facility.
• Uses personal protective equipment when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous body fluids and at all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with all safety instructions and procedures when using chemical substances. Refers to labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for instructions. Keeps all chemicals and cleaning supplies in their original containers. Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling techniques.
• Monitors and reports all evidence of rodents or pests to supervisor. Communicates with Director of Housekeeping & Laundry throughout shift and as needed.
• Assists Director of Housekeeping & Laundry with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training and interacts with state surveyors as instructed by…