Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule
Employee assistance program
Uniform allowance
Job Description
Our facility is a healthcare establishment dedicated to providing a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for its residents. We operate under stringent federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the highest level of care and safety. As a committed healthcare provider, we emphasize hygiene, safety, and resident dignity in all aspects of our operations. Our dedicated team collaborates across departments to enhance resident satisfaction, promote wellness, and maintain an environment that supports health and comfort. The Housekeeping Department plays a critical role in this mission, ensuring that all areas of the facility meet or exceed cleanliness and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum eighth grade education
- At least 18 years of age or possess an executed work permit
- No prior experience required as on-the-job training is provided
- Must be able to understand the English language
- Must have the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism
- Must possess tactful communication skills with personnel, residents, visitors, government agencies, and the public
- Must maintain cleanliness and safety standards in housekeeping areas
- Must perform regular inspections of resident rooms for sanitation, safety, and order
- Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel and handle residents maturely
- Must be willing to learn and adopt new housekeeping methods
- Must be able to follow instructions for handling cleaning compounds and disinfectants
- Must be able to relay resident condition information
- Must not pose direct health or safety threat to others in the workplace
- Must be physically capable of intermittent movement throughout workday
- Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress
- Must have adequate sight and hearing or appropriate prosthetics
- Must function independently with integrity and flexibility
- Must meet health requirements per facility policies including medical and physical exams
- Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile individuals
- Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds
- May be required to assist in emergency evacuations
- Must be able to work beyond normal hours, holidays, and be subject to call-backs in emergencies
Job Qualifications
- Minimum eighth grade education
- Ability to understand and communicate in English
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the public
- Maintain appearance and cleanliness of housekeeping areas
- Perform regular inspections of resident rooms for sanitation and safety
- Ability to work harmoniously with personnel and handle residents with varying maturity levels
- Ability to learn and adopt new housekeeping methods and principles
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions for mixing cleaning compounds
- Ability to report on resident conditions
- No direct threat to health or safety in the workplace
- Ability to move intermittently during the workday
- Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress
- Possess adequate sight and hearing or use prosthetics
- Ability to work independently with integrity and flexibility
- Meet general health requirements including medical and physical examinations
- Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset individuals
- Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least twenty-five pounds
- Willingness to participate in continuing education and training
Job Duties
- Ensure that work cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical
- Report all accidents incidents to supervisor on the shift they occur
- Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services during routine cleaning
- Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed
- Perform specific tasks according to daily work assignments
- File complaints grievances with supervisor
- Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed
- Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and training
- Attend and participate in OSHA and CDC in-service training programs
- Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
- Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks
- Wear and use safety equipment when lifting or moving heavy objects
- Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and attractive manner
- Keep work areas free of hazardous objects
- Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals and disinfectants
- Follow policies for the use of labels and MSDSs
- Report hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor
- Maintain infection control and universal precaution practices
- Report missing or improperly labeled hazardous chemical containers
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment for infectious materials
- Follow handwashing procedures
- Dispose of refuse daily according to sanitation procedures
- Follow policies for disposal of protective equipment and infectious waste
- Coordinate isolation cleaning procedures with nursing service
- Maintain adequate supply of housekeeping supplies
- Report supply needs to supervisor
- Report burnt out lights or malfunctioning equipment
- Assist others in lifting heavy equipment as needed
- Clean work supply carts and equipment
- Ensure equipment is cleaned and stored at the end of the shift
- Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned
- Empty and sanitize ash trays daily
- Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, heating and cooling units
- Clean and sanitize bathroom fixtures
- Clean windows and mirrors in all areas
- Clean floors including sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing
- Clean carpets including vacuuming
- Clean walls and ceilings by washing and spot cleaning
- Remove dirt and grease from surfaces
- Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators
- Discard waste into proper containers and reline trash receptacles
- Clean vacant rooms as assigned
- Ensure proper storage of equipment and supplies
- Perform isolation cleaning following infection control procedures
- Discard infectious wastes properly
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information
- Knock before entering resident rooms
- Honor resident personal and property rights
- Inform residents when moving personal possessions during cleaning
- Turn in all found articles to supervisor
- Work in all areas of the facility
- Move intermittently throughout the work day
- Reschedule cleaning activities due to frequent interruptions
- Interact with residents, personnel, visitors, and government agencies
- Handle hostile and upset individuals with tact
- Work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays as needed
- Be subject to call-back during emergencies
- Attend continuing educational programs
- Take precautions to avoid injuries from falls, burns, odors, and dust
- Handle exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and hazardous chemicals
- Assist in evacuations during emergencies
- Perform other housekeeping duties as necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
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