Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Uniform allowance
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility dedicated to providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for its residents. This type of facility operates with a focus on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of all residents, staff, and visitors. The organization emphasizes teamwork, safety, infection control, and effective communication to create a well-maintained living environment for elderly, disabled, or ill residents who may require specialized care and attention.
The role in question is a Housekeeping Specialist position within the facility’s Housekeeping De... Show More
The role in question is a Housekeeping Specialist position within the facility’s Housekeeping De... Show More
Job Requirements
- None
- ability to make independent decisions
- ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
- good communication skills in English
- ability to work with vulnerable populations such as ill, elderly, or disabled individuals
- physical capability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, push, pull, and carry weights up to 50 pounds
- able to use housekeeping equipment and supplies
- able to work in environments with exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, hot water, chemicals, noise, vibration, and humid conditions
Job Qualifications
- Ability to make independent decisions
- ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
- ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies personnel, and the general public
- ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people
- ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing
- no formal education required
- no licensing or certifications required
Job Duties
- Perform daily housekeeping functions and tasks as assigned and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures
- ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical
- coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and recreational areas
- ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner
- dispose of personal protective equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures
- ensure an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies is maintained in utility and janitorial closets
- assist others in lifting heavy equipment and supplies as directed or requested
- clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, and room heating and cooling units in resident rooms and recreational areas daily
- clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures and ensure water marks are removed
- clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways
- clean floors including sweeping, dusting, damp and wet mopping, disinfecting, and vacuuming carpets with proper safety signs in place
- clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing
- remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using proper cleaning solutions
- clean hallways, stairways, elevators, and vacant rooms
- ensure work and assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored at all times, including before breaks, meal times, and end of the work day
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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