HOUSEKEEPER

POSITION;

The Housekeeper is responsible to keep the physical environment of the facility clean on a daily basis in accordance with

established schedules and procedures.

REPORTING:

This position is responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

ESSF.NTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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

JOBFUNCTIONS:

• 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 ofresident 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

PHYSICAL CAPAClTIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• 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.

Qualifications

LanguageSkills:

• 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.

MathematicalSkills:

• 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.

CommunicationSkills:

• 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.