Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
The facility hiring for the Housekeeper position operates within the healthcare or residential care sector, focusing on maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, personnel, and visitors. This type of establishment is integral in ensuring health and safety standards are rigorously followed, complying with federal, state, and local guidelines. High standards of cleanliness and sanitation are critical in such facilities due to the vulnerable population they serve, and as such, the Housekeeper's role is central to the successful operation of the institution. This position is vital in meeting established housekeeping and infection control practices that uphold the wellbeing... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable these functions adequately
- must meet general health requirements set by Facility policies which may include medical and physical examinations
- must be able to lift a minimum of 5 pounds and up to 35 pounds periodically or as needed
- possess ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism
- maintain care and appearance of housekeeping areas
- perform regular inspections for sanitation, order, safety and proper task performance
- willing to seek out new methods and principles and integrate them
- able to follow instructions on mixing cleaning compounds and relate resident information
Job Qualifications
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions
- must follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
- must maintain care and use of supplies and equipment
- perform regular inspections of resident rooms or units for sanitation, order, safety
- seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into housekeeping practices
- able to follow written and oral instructions regarding mixing of cleaning compounds and solutions
- able to relate information concerning a resident's condition
Job Duties
- Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical
- report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be
- coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments
- adhere to all HIPAA requirements
- participate and assist in department meetings, studies, and projects as directed
- attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs
- follow established fire safety policies and procedures
- use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects
- maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner
- follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions
- report all hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor
- ensure established infection control and universal precautions are maintained
- dispose of refuse daily according to sanitation procedures
- coordinate routine and terminal isolation procedures with nursing service
- maintain housekeeping supplies in utility and janitorial closets
- report supply needs and lighting issues to supervisor
- clean and properly store equipment at the end of the shift
- perform day-to-day housekeeping functions
- clean and sanitize ashtrays daily
- clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, and heating/cooling units
- clean, wash, sanitize, and polish bathroom fixtures
- clean windows and mirrors
- clean floors including sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting
- clean carpets through vacuuming, shampooing, and deodorizing
- clean walls and ceilings by washing, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing
- remove dirt, dust, grease, film from surfaces
- clean hallways, stairways, and elevators
- turn in all found articles to supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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