Environmental Services

JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: HousekeeperDepartment: Environmental ServicesReports To: Director of Plant OperationsPosition Summary:To perform the day to day activities of the Housekeeper in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner.Qualifications and Requirements:License and Certifications Required: NoneEducational Requirements:Must be able to speak and understand EnglishCompletion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directionsMust be at least 16 years of ageExperience Requirements: NoneSpecial Skills or Training:Positive attitude toward the elderly and coworkersAbility to recognize errors and make adjustments as neededMust be able to use a step ladderPhysical Requirements:Lifting: 25 to 40 poundsStanding: 7 or more hours per dayWalking: 7 or more hours per dayReaching: 5 or more hours per dayGrasping: 7 or more hours per dayHand Coordination: 7 or more hours per dayPushing & Pulling: 6 or more hours per dayAbility to Distinguish SmellsAbility to Remain Calm Under StressEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Perform day to day housekeeping functions and specific tasks as assigned: clean, wash, polish, sanitize, deodorize, and disinfect all areas and items in the facility including furnishings, fixtures, trash bins, windows, mirrors, floors, carpets, walls, ceilings, bathrooms, etc.Use proper cleaning and disinfecting solutions and procedures.Ensure that work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner, clearly marked with caution or safety signs as required.Ensure that work areas are free of all hazardous objects and that all equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored at all times.Ensure that established Universal Precautions, Infection Control, Isolation, Fire, Safety and Sanitation policies and procedures are maintained and followed.Promptly report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Director of Environmental Services, Director ofNursing or Administrator.Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed; report all incidents and accidents to the Director ofEnvironmental Services.Coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments when performing routine cleaning assignments.Ensure resident, patient, visitor, and employee safety while performing all duties and responsibilities.Maintain Resident and Patient Confidentiality.Know and comply with Residents' Rights rules.Treat Residents, Visitors and Co-workers with kindness, dignity and respect at all times.Attend and participate in orientation, training, mandatory education, in-services, staff meetings and education courses as instructed to further improve knowledge and skills.Promote teamwork; encourage others to work to the best of their ability; assist with training of new co-workers, if needed.Have a positive attitude; accept change willingly; follow facility rules, regulations and job assignments; accept suggestions well for work improvement; perform well with minimum supervision; do what is requested without complaint; cooperate with supervisor and show respect at all times; speak well of company and job.Lack of absences and tardiness; request changes to schedule infrequently; give timely notice of absences; take allowed time for breaks; willingly come in when called.Follow company dress code.