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** Housekeeper - NHC Dickson**
**Job Category****:** Housekeeping/Laundry **Requisition Number****:** HOUSE05781 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
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****Housekeeper at NHC Dickson****
**PURPOSE**
This position is responsible for the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways.
**RESPONSIBLE TO:**
Housekeeping Supervisor
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
* Must be able to read and understand Standard English.
* Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families, fellow employees and visitors.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**
* Able to be on feet 7-8 hours a day
* Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb, depending on job
* Able to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequently
* Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds occasionally
* Able to move heavy (75 to 100 pound) furniture occasionally
* Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibility
* Able to work with standard cleaning chemicals
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:
* Clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers
* Empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center
* Clean patient rooms, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath
* Clean hallways, sweeping up debris, mopping, stripping and buffing following company and center policies and procedures
* Clean walls, furniture and equipment, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors
* Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents
* Follow established cleaning schedules
* Other duties which may be assigned from time to time
If you are interested in joining a leader in senior care since 1971, and share our values on integrity and honesty, apply on-line at
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**Qualifications**
**Skills**
**Preferred**
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