Housekeeping Aide

Pine Acres Rehabilitation - Position Purpose Ensures the provision of a clean environment for our residents and staff, providing high quality services and high standards of cleanliness, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED diploma Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and perform basic math computations as needed. Previous long term care experience preferred. Major Duties and Responsibilities Carries out all cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures. Ensures that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to. Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene. Ensures that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reports any defect to the department director. Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents. Adheres to infection control policies at all times. Adheres to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Ensures all necessary documentation is completed daily. Carries out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director. Essential Functions Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust-mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in rooms and bathrooms. Operates environmental services equipment (e.g., vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, shampooers, etc.). Wet-mops rooms, halls and other areas; shampoos rugs and furniture. Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, door frames and other high surfaces. Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags and containers. Moves furniture and other heavy objects as required. Performs terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms. Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms. Makes supply packs for departments and puts linen stacks in carts for distribution. Takes supply requests and delivers them. Delivers linen to departments according to pre-established par levels and schedules. Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other cleaning duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr