The hours would be Full Time: M-F: 6:30am-3pm.
Full benefits are available as well.

MAIN FUNCTION:

- The primary purpose is to perform the day to day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current Federal, State and Local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, as may be instructed by the Director of Housekeeping/Laundry Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.

- User role(s) information systems access as assigned, where applicable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform the day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.

- Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

- Perform assigned tasks in accordance with established housekeeping procedures.

- Clean, wash, sanitize and/or polish bathroom fixtures.

- Assure that watermarks are removed from fixtures.

- Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms and entrance/exit ways.

- Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. (Note: Assure that appropriate CAUTION /SAFETY signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)

- Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, deodorizing and disinfecting, etc.

- Discard waste/trash into proper containers and re-line trash receptacle with plastic liner.

- Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director of Housekeeping Services immediately.

- Assure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.

- Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights and florescent lights to your supervisor as soon as possible.

- Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed.

- Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.

- Knowledge in established Fire Safety Policies and Procedures and act as a member of the Fire Brigade.

- Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc. as directed or requested.

- Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (cont):

- Assure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies is maintained in utility/janitorial closets to perform daily tasks.

- Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such area for breaks, meal times and end of the workday.

- Report all accident/incidents to your supervisor NO MATTER HOW MINOR THEY MAY BE. (Note: such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur).

- Maintain the CONFIDENTIALITY of client care information.

- Honor the client’s personal and property rights.

- Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc. as necessary/directed.

- Turn in all found articles to your supervisor.

- File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.

- Perform cleaning procedures as instructed when a client is discharged and/or transferred to another room/area.

- Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

- Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, and departmental meetings as scheduled/directed.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

- Knowledge of proper hand washing technique

- Knowledge of proper use of cleaning agents supplied by department

- Knowledge of proper use of mixing chemicals

- Ability to work independently with little supervision

- Ability to follow oral and written instructions

- Knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in Housekeeping/Laundry Services including proper use of cleaning agents supplied.

- Knowledge of Room Cleaning/Isolation and Decontamination of surfaces soiled with bodily fluids.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

- Previous housekeeping experience in health care facility or hotel preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- The physical demands described here are representative of those functions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, bend, push, pull, lift, kneel, reach, stoop, crawl and climb stairs. This position is very active and requires standing and walking all day.

- The employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp or feel and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

- The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned and makes general observations.

- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system and skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases.