Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents, which includes cleaning and sanitizing resident rooms, common areas, and dining spaces, as well as performing tasks such as bed making, dusting, vacuuming, and trash removal. Also assists with laundry services, restocking supplies, and reporting maintenance issues to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are upheld. POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be at least 18 years of age. Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens. Demonstrates effective time management skills. Housekeeping or related experience desired.  Must demonstrate competency in the following areas: Read, write, speak and understand the English language. Add and subtract three-digit numbers and do simple multiplication and division. Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of resident rooms, common areas, dining areas, and other facility spaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards. Make beds, change linens regularly, and ensure residents have clean and comfortable living spaces. Dust furniture, surfaces, and fixtures, and vacuum carpets and floors to remove dust, dirt, and debris. Mop and sweep floors in resident rooms, hallways, and common areas to maintain cleanliness and prevent slips and falls. Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and fixtures, to ensure a clean and sanitary environment for residents and staff. Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other amenities in resident rooms and common areas as needed. Assist with laundry services, including washing, drying, folding, organizing residents' clothing and linens, and maintaining accurate records of linen usage. Assist with setting up resident rooms and common areas for special events, activities, or guest visits. Adhere to infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements related to housekeeping and sanitation practices. Work collaboratively with other housekeeping staff, as well as nursing, maintenance, and administrative personnel, to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents. Maintain a stocked cleaning cart with needed items and secure housekeeping supplies out of reach of residents at all times. Clean daily according to facility procedures and cleaning schedules. Dispose of trash and waste, including bio-hazardous waste and other materials, only in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Post signs indicating safety hazards during housekeeping activities. Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, count, stack, and distribute linens according to department procedures and cleaning schedules. Inspect linens for damage, inform supervisor, mend as directed, and maintain accurate records of linen usage. Clean equipment and work area daily as scheduled. Perform other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Promotes and protects residents’ rights, treats residents with dignity and respect. Ensure the confidentiality of all residents is respected at all times (i.e., when answering telephone and/or speaking to co-workers). Approach all residents in a kind, gentle and friendly manner. Respect for the resident’s dignity and privacy is consistently provided. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information. Demonstrate a courteous, polite, and friendly attitude with residents, families, and visitors. Demonstrates active listening techniques, gains support through effective relationships, treats others with dignity and respect and seeks feedback. Attends in-services and educational programs and attends continuing education as required. Respond to the needs of residents, families and visitors by providing immediate assistance. Function as a member of the team, assisting and supporting co-workers as needed. Use personal protective equipment when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous body fluids and all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures. Reports any signs of rodent or pest infestation to the supervisor immediately. Familiarize self with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Universal Worker Precautions for all housekeeping chemicals and cleaning supplies. Reports injury to self and others to supervisor immediately. Participants in the facility’s Quality Improvement program, as directed. Comply with all documentation policies/procedures. Use proper body mechanics when bending or lifting. Maintain knowledge of and comply with the community’s Infection Prevention policies and procedures. Know the community’s disaster and fire safety policies and procedures, including the location and correct use of the fire alarm system. Perform all duties according to policy in a professional manner. Comply with community attendance policies. Comply with community dress code policies. Attend scheduled staff meetings and/or in-service programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequently stand and walk for extended periods of time, carry, reach, bend, touch, grasp and feel. o Lift, push or pull up to a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position which includes adherence to strict time constraints.  Occasionally may be asked to move, lift, pull or push furniture weighing up to 75 pounds.  EXPOSURE RISKS: Is subject to potential exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc., including but not limited to, TB, HIV and Hepatitis B. Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, exposure to cleaning chemicals and extreme heat.  TEAM MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Team members are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any team member. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operation. I have read the above job description, understand its contents and have had an opportunity to discuss with the company. 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Immediate start,

Similar Jobs