Housekeeping Assistant

Housekeeping Position

This position is responsible for the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways.

Housekeeping Supervisor

Must be able to read and understand Standard English.

Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families, fellow employees and visitors.

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

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

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/smithville

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