HOUSEKEEPING PERSONNEL

Description

Strategy | Focus | Purpose

Our Care Teams are True Caregivers.  They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery.  Whether providing direct care or operational support, The Homestead of Denison seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!

We are looking for Housekeeping Personnel who is professional, has an optimistic demeanor, communicates well and is friendly and energetic.  Achieves 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 Supervisor. Responsible for facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Housekeeping Services

• Conducts a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the center in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition
• Receives assignments from Supervisor and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, handicap and visitor’s restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, etc. | Conducts emergency housekeeping
• Follows work assignments from Supervisor and competes assignments, not limited to, contacting maintenance if light bulbs are out, cleaning lint from registers in resident rooms and other areas | Keeps grounds cleared of debris | Sweeps front entrance and patio areas, cleans ash trays, and ensure outside furniture is clean and usable | Clean garbage cans | Washes windows and screens outside the building
• Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and ceilings | Scours and polishes water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures | Changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc. when soiled and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion | Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, window sills, etc. | Removes and re- hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning | Replenishes soap and towels in appropriate receptacles
• Works jointly with maintenance department personnel to service floors, all resident rooms, baths, lounges, nurse’s stations, and offices
• Clean furnishings and horizontal surfaces to remove dust and dirt
• Works with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders and other staff members regarding environmental services requests, infection prevention, service resolution opportunities, and other interdepartmental matters | Provides timely follow-up for information to requesting departments | Communicates and consults with management on best practices
• Completes housekeeping/cleaning duties and maintenance tasks as defined in the environmental program
• Obtains list of rooms and areas to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective admissions and/or discharges to maintain room readiness
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. | Ensures that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to completing such duties
• Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, mealtimes, and end of the workday
• Clean carpets with appropriate machine and chemicals | Complete floor care on tile floor using appropriate machine and chemicals | Follows procedures for stripping and waxing floors
• Monitors and replenishes cleaning products as required; Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies | Uses industrial cleaning equipment and products | Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste | Returns any unused supplies to proper area | Leaves soiled materials and trash in designated areas, and cleans carts and equipment
• Completes terminal cleaning duties according to established procedure in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred and prepare rooms for new occupants
• Complete cleaning duties in isolation units when resident is transferred according to established procedures (see Nursing Procedure Manual)
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice

Resident Rights

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information
• Knock before entering a resident’s room
• Honor the residents’ personal and property rights
• Report complaints of missing property to your supervisor
• Turn in all found articles to your Supervisor

Administrative

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are closely followed
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (Note: Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur)
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when completing routine assignments in resident living areas
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system

Personnel Functions

• Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called
• Complete specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments
• File complaints/grievances with your Supervisor
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines

Staff Development

• Participate and assist in department studies and projects
• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed
• Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, etc.)

Safety | Sanitation

• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
• Follow established safety precautions when completing tasks and when using equipment and supplies
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner
• Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area | Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDSs) when necessary
• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your Supervisor
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when completing laundry procedures
• Participate in an in-service training program prior to completing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials
• Discard sharps into designated containers
• Follow established handwashing procedures
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures
• Follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes
• Coordinate isolation procedures with nursing service
• Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our laundry department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner

Equipment | Supplies

• Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies is maintained in laundry/linen closets to meet the daily needs of the residents
• Keep Supervisor informed of supply needs
• Keep work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor
• Report all equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your Supervisor
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested
• Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift

Qualifications

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