What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Associate position at Lutheran SeniorLife?
Overview:
The Housekeeper will perform a variety of cleaning duties in order to provide an aesthetically pleasing as well as an antiseptically clean and safe environment for the residents. The main focus is on resident rooms, apartments and the areas in which the resident spends their time.
Responsibilities:
- Performs all cleaning duties in accordance with established departmental and infection control procedures.
- Performs daily, weekly or annual cleaning of resident rooms, apartments, cottages, offices, stairwells, common areas as scheduled, including spot extraction of carpet as needed.
- Performs changing or cleaning of privacy curtains and/or window treatments on an as needed basis as well as at scheduled change times.
- Performs terminal cleaning of a room or apartment upon the discharge or vacancy of that area, and on an annual schedule.
- Records the tasks being done on the daily assignment sheet or charge sheet (per facility).
- Maintains adequate supplies for the unit or area in which they are assigned.
- Understands the importance and keeps cart cupboards and closets locked at all times. Keeps cleaning cart in view at all times (per facility).
- Maintains equipment and storage area for equipment in a clean safe operating manner. Keeps the buckets and wringer and vacuum free of dirt build up.
- Launders resident clothing on a weekly basis (as applicable).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous health care and/or housekeeping experience preferred.
- Capable of heavy, physical work; lifting stretching, bending, moving of furniture, using heavy equipment. Must be able to perform routine, repetitive cleaning duties.
- Must possess warmth and consideration for the residents and must have the ability to be flexible relative to setting time priorities.
- Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
Environmental Services Associate Housekeeping
Lutheran SeniorLife -
Zelienople, PA
Environmental Services Associate
Lutheran SeniorLife -
Zelienople, PA
