Part Time 1st Shift Housekeeping Aide

Housekeeping

JOB TITLE:  Housekeeping Aide 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Housekeeping Supervisor

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Clean resident’s rooms daily. Sweep and mop floors daily.
• Disinfect night stands, bed rails, over bed tables, trapezes, telephones, remotes, light switches, door handles, call lights, urinal holders, fall mats, over bed light, vents, chairs, window/sills, TV’s, picture frames and shelves and all other high touch areas.
• Hang up and take down cubical curtains
• Clean restrooms. Public and residents.
• Clean Spas and Attended Baths.
• Clean Storage Closets.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, rolls, multifold towels, tissues, hand sanitizer, etc. in the all areas as required.
• Weekly Dusting.
• Check plants and flowers daily, water if needed.
• Stocking Soiled and Clean Utilities.
• Washing lifts.
• Clean a unit after a resident has expired or discharged.
• Completion of a room change.
• Check spill buckets & cleaners in janitors closets daily; refill if needed. Cleaning janitor closet and filling all supplies daily.
• Stocking Attends daily.
• Spot clean carpets and chairs. Vacuuming carpeted areas
• Clean Dining Rooms / Day Rooms after each meal and empting trash.  Cleaning / Sanitizing Dining room / Day Room Pod areas after breakfast and lunch or as needed throughout the day.
• Wash beds every 8 weeks.
• Make out maintenance orders using ECS.  Reporting any necessary repairs.
• In all areas; keeping walls, baseboards and windows clean.
• Answering pages. Assisting with residents’ needs if qualified.
• Cleaning offices, charting rooms, med rooms, serenity room, cafeterias, attended baths and pantries.
• Dusting, cleaning fans and washing walls.
• Buffing floors.
• Scrubbing bathroom tiles.
• Transporting furniture during room changes/unit cleaning
• Daily / Weekly / Monthly Charting
• Cleaning front offices and lobby areas.
• Assist in making beds when needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting Carry / Transfer -50 pounds
• Pull/Push - 225 pounds
• Standing
• Squat / Stoop
• Kneel
• Stretching
• Climbing
• Bending / Twisting

RISK EXPOSURE

• Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes, as required. 
• Attend and complete monthly mandatory in-services.

RESIDENTS RIGHTS

• Be aware of resident’s rights. 
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ information.
• Knock before entering resident’s room and announce who you are 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to read, follow oral directions and writer legibly.
• Must be honest, trustworthy and possess tolerance for all individuals.
• Must be able to communicate with other departments.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Good Customer Service Skills, Reliable, Organization Skills.
• Ability to adapt to different situations and change work processes to accommodate resident’s and the facility needs.

Salary : $16 - $17