Housekeeper

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Housekeeper is perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Director of Environmental Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical

Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may be

Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or residential areas

Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures etc.

Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting etc.

Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner

Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator

Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies

Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary

Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.

Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning