What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Enlightened Recovery?
The Housekeeper provides a clean and safe living and working area for patients and staff well within established guidelines, following procedures for safe and sanitary living conditions. The Housekeeper works within the facilities policies and procedures and in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations.
- Damp wipe with a germicidal solution: chairs, tops of bedside cabinets, lamps, windowsills, etc.
- Clean all horizontal surfaces daily with a disinfectant to remove dust, dirt, and greasy film.
- Empty and wash ashtrays, empty and clean wastebaskets, reline wastebaskets with plastic liners.
- Empty and disinfect garbage cans, reline with plastic liners.
- Clean tubs, shower stalls, tub room floors and fixtures daily.
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms. Clean sink of soap and other articles.
- Clean and hose down entrance mats when needed.
- Clean offices, treatment rooms, patient rooms, lounges, and waiting areas as assigned.
- Wash windows, sills, doors, and damp clean air vents in bathrooms on a regular basis.
- Keep cleaning equipment in good working order, replacing damaged equipment when necessary and keeping all equipment clean and tidy.
- Always maintain housekeeping closets.
- Transport soiled linen to proper storage area.
- Disinfects all soiled linen containers, reline with plastic liners.
- Assists in the storing of clean liners.
- Maintains clean and sanitary condition in immediate work area.
- Completes all tasks as assigned
Experience
A minimum of 1-year experience in housekeeping functions, preferably in a health care setting.
Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the Discipline.
Adheres to facility ethics requirements.
Knowledge of Environment of Care – Housekeeping specific standards.
Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal Communication.
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality.
Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace
Knowledge of Workplace Violence Prevention
Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Compliance
Security Measures and Clearance
State and Federal Background Check, Education verification, prior employment verification, pre-employment drug screen and physical, and License Verification.
COVID-19 vaccination status requested upon hire.
Physical Demands
Requires standing, walking, bending, crouching, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, reaching, lifting, and lowering.
We offer a supportive environment, competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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