Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time

SUMMARY

To clean the resident rooms, common areas, and facility including the fixtures, furniture and equipment by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Dust furniture, light fixtures, lamps, window ledges, air conditioner units, etc. Use furniture polish on furniture once per week.

Empty and wash ashtrays

Empty and change liners in all waste cans daily or when needed.

Clean and wash all basins, commodes, lavatories and fixtures.

Clean all chrome fixtures to avoid watermarks.

Spot clean all walls.

Check vacant rooms daily to keep fresh and keep orderly.

Pick up bottles, papers, etc., from floors, rooms, and put in proper place.

Report any repairs needed to the Housekeeping Team Leader.

Report any light bulbs out to the Housekeeping Team Leader.

Clean and dust resident rooms daily.

Clean windows in lobby and main entrance daily. Dust furniture.

Dust, clean, and vacuum Administrative Offices daily during the week.

Vacuum lobby and waiting areas daily.

Clean equipment and work areas daily.

Check for broken windows, etc. and repairs needed in resident’s rooms. Report repairs to Housekeeping Team Leader.

Pick up cleaning supplies for next day’s work at the end of the shift.

Follow cleaning schedules as outlined in Housekeeping Policies and Procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Obey all safety and working rules of the facility at all times.

Adhere to Corporate Compliance as stated in the Standards of Conduct

Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding the Protected Health Information (PHI) of the residents and employees

CHECK AND REPORT AS NEEDED:

Rooms that need more thorough cleaning.

Windows that need washing from the top.

Tile walls in bathroom and utility rooms.

Any unsafe working areas or hazards.

Any equipment that needs repairing or replacement.

Any accidents or incidents must be reported immediately.

MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES:

Attend in-service training classes as required.

Attend staff meetings as announced by the facility.

Obey all safety rules of the facility.

Use only supplies that are needed. Do not be wasteful.

Take care of all equipment entrusted to your care.

Be courteous and polite at all times.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Clean, pressed clothing (Uniform) appropriate for position and nametags are job requirements. Personal hygiene maintained to eliminate offensive body odors.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The individual must be at least eighteen years of age due to handling of chemicals and the use of potentially hazardous equipment. Must be in good physical, mental and emotional health and willing to perform heavy lifting and tedious physical chores inside and when conditions warrant outside. Able to read and write with clarity sufficient to follow instructions identify materials from their labels and understand their directions for use and be able to make written reports when necessary.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school Diploma or GED and one to three months experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

North Carolina Drivers license if operating company vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Frequently will move furniture or equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Minimal stretching for boxes or supplies. Use of eyes for reading. Use of telephone and walkie-talkie for communication. Must be mobile and able to walk or manipulate throughout community. Must provide evidence of good health in accordance with CGRC policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Spends majority of time in the residential areas of the campus. When working in patient/resident areas, the need for supplies for universal precautions (mask, gloves) must be used according to the CGRC policies and procedures. All persons working at a health care facility are at risk of TB exposure due to airborne transmission. This position is a minimal risk for HIV and HBV exposure.

All employees are potentially at risk for verbal abuse and occasionally physical abuse by the residents.

Employees may be exposed to animals (pets) as residents may have pets in their home.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Employees are expected to arrive at work on their scheduled days ready to work. CYPRESS GLEN employees are expected to be part of a team and each team member is critical to getting the work getting done in an efficient and effective manner.

No Call/No Show: An employee who is absent from work without notification (no call/no show) will receive a written warning. A second no call no show will result in termination. Two consecutive days no call/no shows will be considered a voluntary resignation.

Excessive Tardiness: An employee who has excessive tardiness will also be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Unexcused absence is absence from work without approval from one’s supervisor and/or without notification (i.e., no-call/no-show, unpaid absence). Tardiness, leaving early or an absence will be determined as unexcused at the discretion of management.

Holiday Pay – All non-exempt staff will be paid double time for working any of the six established holidays. However, holiday pay will only be granted if an employee works their scheduled day before and after the holiday.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance