HOUSEKEEPER

Description

Housekeeper- Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm

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 reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor. 

ESSENTIAL 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

JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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 of resident 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 CAPACITIES:  (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. 
• 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. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;

Primarily inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. 

This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stressors associated with an intimate, 24-hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of the stresses include but are not limited to emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff. 

HIPAA is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected health Information (PHI). 

Qualifications

Education:  High School graduate or equivalent preferred

License:  None

Work Experience:  Housekeeping experience in a long-term care facility or as a housekeeper in an institutional setting preferred. 

Language Skills: 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. 

Mathematical Skills: 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. 

Communication Skills:  Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills and be empathetic. 

Salary : $18 - $19