Job Details
**JOB TITLE:** Housekeeper
**REPORTS TO:** Housekeeping Director
**DEPARTMENT:** Housekeeping
**FLSA STATUS:** Non-exempt/Hourly
**JOB SUMMARY**
Clean resident rooms and other interior and exterior facility areas under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.
**Minimum Qualifications**
* Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
* Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
* Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
* Must maintain regular attendance.
* Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
**Essential Job Functions**
**Clean Rooms and Common Areas**
* Clean (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, and common areas; polish and straighten items; ensure residents' rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner and residents' personal items are safeguarded.
* Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed.
* Ensure equipment and work areas are safe; that procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to.
* That equipment and supplies are properly stored.
* Ensure Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment.
**Administrative and Supply**
* Report all incidents and accidents.
* Ensure cleaning schedules are followed; and coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments.
* Ensure that equipment and supply carts and adequate supplies are properly maintained.
* Ensure that lighting is in proper working order; and assist others in lifting as requested.
**Exterior and Floor Care**
* Strip, wax and buff floors as directed; move and replace furniture; clean storage and exterior areas as directed.
**Safety**
* Comply with all Company safety policies, regulations and requirements regarding fire and life safety.
* Comply with all Company safety policies regulations and requirements involving employee safety and patient safety. This includes but is not limited to: a zero tolerance for harassment and violence; following infection control procedures; following safe patient handling as required with your specific job position.
* May be required to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergency situations.
* Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
**Residents' Rights and Positive Relationships**
* Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents' rights.
* Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.
**Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without Aid of Mechanical Devices)**
This position is very active and requires:
* Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting objects.
* The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
* The employee must regularly lift or move objects or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and move objects weighing over 50lbs.
* Must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders.
* Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
* Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
* Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
* Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.
**Other Functions and Responsibilities**
* Must adhere to Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting responsibilities.
* Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
* Other duties as assigned or needed.
* Ability to understand and apply training from in-service education and ability to instruct personnel during training education and staff meetings.
* This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.
* This is a position in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and working during inclement weather may be required.
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