PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER

Job SummaryThe Environmental Services Specialist in our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) maintains aclean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents, staff, and visitors. TheEnvironmental Services Specialist is crucial in supporting infection control measures,ensuring the cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas, and contributing toresidents' overall well-being and comfort.Key Responsibilities1. Cleaning and Sanitization: Perform routine cleaning tasks in resident rooms,common areas, and other facility spaces. This includes dusting, mopping,vacuuming, sweeping, and disinfecting surfaces to maintain cleanliness andprevent the spread of infections.2. Room Set-up: Prepare resident rooms for new admissions or transfers,ensuring they are clean, properly stocked, and ready for occupancy. Arrangefurniture, make beds, and organize personal belongings per facility protocols.3. Waste Management: Following proper infection control procedures, collectand dispose of trash and waste materials. Maintain cleanliness of trashreceptacles and ensure they are emptied regularly.4. Laundry Services: Collect, sort, and wash residents' clothing, linens, and towelsaccording to established procedures. Ensure proper handling, storage, anddistribution of clean laundry.5. Infection Control: Follow infection control protocols and standards, includingusing personal protective equipment (PPE) and following established cleaningand disinfection procedures. Pay special attention to high-touch surfaces andareas prone to contamination.6. Supply Management: Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies, includingcleaning agents, paper products, and other necessary items. Notifyappropriate personnel when supplies are running low or need to bereplenished.7. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentationof daily cleaning tasks, laundry services, and supply usage. Report anymaintenance or repair needs to the appropriate department. 8. Safety and Security: Follow established safety protocols to ensure a safeworking environment. Report any safety hazards, incidents, or securityconcerns to the supervisor or designated personnel.9. Collaboration and Communication: Communicate effectively with residents,families, and staff to address housekeeping-related concerns or requests.Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a clean and comfortableenvironment for residents.10. Continuous Improvement: Seek opportunities for process improvement andefficiency in housekeeping tasks. Stay updated on best practices and newdevelopments in housekeeping techniques and products.Preferred Qualifications and SkillsA high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for a Housekeeperposition.Previous experience in housekeeping or janitorial services is preferred,particularly in a healthcare or long-term care setting.Knowledge of infection control practices and cleaning protocols in ahealthcare environment.Familiarity with safely handling and using cleaning agents, disinfectants, andequipment.Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.Attention to detail and thoroughness in performing cleaning tasks.Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that may involve lifting,bending, and standing for extended periods.Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks andmeet deadlines.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with residents,families, and staff members.Respect for privacy and confidentiality of residents' personal information.Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, per thefacility's needs.Working ConditionsWorks in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drugrooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.).Moves intermittently during working hours.• Is subject to frequent interruptions. • Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughoutthe workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, andother air contaminants.Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., includingTB and the AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses.May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc.,to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.EducationMust possess and maintain any and all necessary active and unencumberedcertifications, degrees, or licenses in the necessary state, to the extent the positionrequires such certifications, degrees, or licenses.Specific RequirementsMust demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example ofteamwork and team concept.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstanceswarrant such action.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in theworkplace.Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and theability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of thisfacility, which include a medical and physical examination if the positionrequires.Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionallyupset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to aminimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry suchweight a minimum distance of 50 feet.May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.Job SummaryThe Environmental Services Specialist in our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) maintains aclean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents, staff, and visitors. TheEnvironmental Services Specialist is crucial in supporting infection control measures,ensuring the cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas, and contributing toresidents' overall well-being and comfort.Key Responsibilities1. Cleaning and Sanitization: Perform routine cleaning tasks in resident rooms,common areas, and other facility spaces. This includes dusting, mopping,vacuuming, sweeping, and disinfecting surfaces to maintain cleanliness andprevent the spread of infections.2. Room Set-up: Prepare resident rooms for new admissions or transfers,ensuring they are clean, properly stocked, and ready for occupancy. Arrangefurniture, make beds, and organize personal belongings per facility protocols.3. Waste Management: Following proper infection control procedures, collectand dispose of trash and waste materials. Maintain cleanliness of trashreceptacles and ensure they are emptied regularly.4. Laundry Services: Collect, sort, and wash residents' clothing, linens, and towelsaccording to established procedures. Ensure proper handling, storage, anddistribution of clean laundry.5. Infection Control: Follow infection control protocols and standards, includingusing personal protective equipment (PPE) and following established cleaningand disinfection procedures. Pay special attention to high-touch surfaces andareas prone to contamination.6. Supply Management: Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies, includingcleaning agents, paper products, and other necessary items. Notifyappropriate personnel when supplies are running low or need to bereplenished.7. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentationof daily cleaning tasks, laundry services, and supply usage. Report anymaintenance or repair needs to the appropriate department. 8. Safety and Security: Follow established safety protocols to ensure a safeworking environment. Report any safety hazards, incidents, or securityconcerns to the supervisor or designated personnel.9. Collaboration and Communication: Communicate effectively with residents,families, and staff to address housekeeping-related concerns or requests.Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a clean and comfortableenvironment for residents.10. Continuous Improvement: Seek opportunities for process improvement andefficiency in housekeeping tasks. Stay updated on best practices and newdevelopments in housekeeping techniques and products.Preferred Qualifications and SkillsA high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for a Housekeeperposition.Previous experience in housekeeping or janitorial services is preferred,particularly in a healthcare or long-term care setting.Knowledge of infection control practices and cleaning protocols in ahealthcare environment.Familiarity with safely handling and using cleaning agents, disinfectants, andequipment.Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.Attention to detail and thoroughness in performing cleaning tasks.Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that may involve lifting,bending, and standing for extended periods.Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks andmeet deadlines.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with residents,families, and staff members.Respect for privacy and confidentiality of residents' personal information.Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, per thefacility's needs.Working ConditionsWorks in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drugrooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.).Moves intermittently during working hours.• Is subject to frequent interruptions. • Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughoutthe workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, andother air contaminants.Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., includingTB and the AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses.May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc.,to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.EducationMust possess and maintain any and all necessary active and unencumberedcertifications, degrees, or licenses in the necessary state, to the extent the positionrequires such certifications, degrees, or licenses.Specific RequirementsMust demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example ofteamwork and team concept.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstanceswarrant such action.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in theworkplace.Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and theability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of thisfacility, which include a medical and physical examination if the positionrequires.Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionallyupset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to aminimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry suchweight a minimum distance of 50 feet.May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr