Housekeeper

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for its residents, staff, and visitors. This facility operates under the highest standards of federal, state, and local regulations to ensure a hygienic and secure setting. The facility values thoroughness, responsibility, and compliance with health and safety guidelines, making it a trusted place for care. The Housekeeping Department plays a vital role in upholding these values by performing daily cleaning and maintenance tasks essential for the well-being of everyone in the facility. This position is fundamental to supporting the overall health objectives by reducing... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions
  • Must follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
  • Must maintain care and use of supplies and equipment
  • Must perform regular inspections of resident rooms for sanitation, order, and safety
  • Must be willing to incorporate new methods and principles into housekeeping
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions for mixing cleaning agents
  • Must be able to relate resident condition information
  • Must possess sight and hearing or use appropriate prosthetics
  • Must meet general health requirements including medical and physical examination
  • Must be physically able to move intermittently throughout the workday
  • Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 35 pounds periodically or as needed

Job Qualifications

  • On-the-job training provided
  • Ability to make independent decisions
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Willingness to accept constructive criticism
  • Ability to seek out new methods and incorporate them into existing practices
  • Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Commitment to safety and sanitation standards
  • Physical ability to perform necessary tasks including lifting up to 35 pounds

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 in resident living and recreational areas
  • Participate and assist in department meetings, studies, and projects, as directed
  • Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs
  • Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
  • Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies
  • Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects
  • Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner
  • Keep work assignment areas free of hazardous objects
  • Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning
  • Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor
  • Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals
  • Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures
  • Coordinate routine and terminal isolation procedures with nursing service
  • Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies is maintained
  • Report burned out lights and other equipment issues to your supervisor
  • Clean work/supply carts and equipment as necessary
  • Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned
  • Empty and sanitize ashtrays daily
  • Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating or cooling units daily
  • Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures
  • Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms and common areas
  • Clean floors including sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting
  • Clean carpets including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting
  • Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, and spot cleaning
  • Remove dirt, dust, grease, film from surfaces
  • Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators
  • Turn in all found articles to your supervisor

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location