Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Housekeeper is perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility.

Benefits Offered (full-time):

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

·         Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical

·         Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may be

·         Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or residential areas

·         Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures etc.

·         Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting etc.

·         Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner

·         Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator

·         Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies

·         Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning.  Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary

·         Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals

• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience preferred; must be over the age of 18.