Housekeeper

Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehab - Berrien Oaks Health and Rehab405 Laurel St Nashville, GA 31639Come join a TEAM where we appreciate your skills!Are you looking for an Housekeeping/Laundry job where you can make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for a TEAM that truly cares about you? We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion. Come work for us and see how Berrien Oaks employees uphold A Higher Standard.The primary purpose of your job is to perform the day-to-day activities of the environmental Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Director of Environmental Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.· Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.· Maintain documentation, such as cleaning logs, as directed.· Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical.· Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.· Housekeeping Services Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned. Cross train in laundry· Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.· Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc. daily as instructed.· Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures.· Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bedrooms, and entrance/exit ways.· Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)· Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, deodorizing, and disinfecting. Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.· Clean hallways and stairways.· Discard waste/trash into proper container and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner. Clean vacant rooms as assigned.· Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.· Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.