Homemaker

Description

Full Time 1st Shift, to include every other weekend

7am - 3:30pm *4 weekdays & every other weekend*

The primary responsibility of the Homemaker is housekeeping; to clean all assigned areas daily with attention to standards of quality, quantity and safety. In addition, the Homemaker will assist the Nursing and CNA team with ADLs, lifting, transferring, etc. as needed.

• Must have current CNA license through Virginia Board of Nursing.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prior experience in cleaning field required.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Current Virginia driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per company policy.
• Ability to work around confidential information and maintain its integrity.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach when engaging all individuals.

Requirements

• Primary focus will be in Housekeeping, but expected to assist the Nursing team when it is needed. Assist with ADLs - feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, etc.
• Thoroughly clean resident rooms as assigned and within scheduled time constraints following established techniques and procedures for cleaning all areas, furnishings and fixtures.
• Clean floors, dry mop, wet mop and sweep when and where necessary using clean mops and brooms.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs using clean vacuum bags.
• Dust with treated cloth on polished furniture and a damp cloth for window sills.
• Clean and disinfect resident and public bathrooms. Check and replace necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
• Clean stairways, elevators, entrances and exits inside and out using proper cleaner.
• Report housekeeping and maintenance requests to Supervisor. Fill out requests on proper form and submit in a timely manner to resolve any issue promptly.
• Maintain equipment needed to perform duties. Ensure cart, buckets, mops, etc. are clean.
• Correct or report all unsafe working conditions or equipment to Supervisor immediately.
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of supplies. Regularly check specified cleaning areas for paper supplies and soap for handwashing. Keep adequate supplies on cart.
• Safely operate general cleaning equipment, including, but not limited to, floor scrubbing and polishing machine, extractor, vacuum cleaner, mop & pail, etc.
• Work with and around cleaning chemicals and solvents and analyze and comprehend labels and instructions of use. Always read labels for instructions to ensure safe and appropriate use. Follow all precautions outlined on chemicals. Know where to find Safety Data Sheets in case of emergency.
• Be flexible in the cleaning of the requested areas for the residents with a set fee.
• Clean light fixtures, handrails and hallway pictures on a routine basis.
• Wash windows inside and out as required, safely using proper equipment (ladder, squeegee or window washer, etc.).
• Remove all trash from designated work areas daily and dispose of it properly.