Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Responsible for cleanliness of resident rooms, staff offices and common areas. Assist with laundry distribution.

A. Housekeeping Responsibilities 

• Prepare cleaning cart and replenish daily end of the shift
• Provide basic housekeeping duties such as: restocking toilet paper & supplies, vacuuming, dusting, staff offices and common areas per assignment.
• Clean, disinfect and store cart at the end of the shift 
• Pick up trash and deposit in dumpster.

B. Laundry Assistance

• Deliver personals to resident rooms.  
• Fill form out for linen needs
• Restock clean linen carts on assigned wing

C. Safety

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Follow state and federal regulations, and Three Pillars policies and procedures related to infection control, standard precautions, etc.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are in proper working order. Report all concerns.

D. Other Responsibilities 

• Vacuum hallways once your area is clean
• Provide clothing protectors for the Dietary Department.  
• Participate in facility meetings as needed.
• Keep current with job standards through inservice training, continuing education, personal and professional development.
• Achieve satisfactory performance in all performance evaluation areas.
• Continually seek opportunities for Quality Improvement.
• Actively recognize and appropriately respond to customer needs. Report any issues related to the residents to the Director of Nursing or Nursing supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Request product before its low

Physical requirements: 

• Able to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds frequently.  
• Able to push or pull carts weighing up to 60 pounds frequently.  
• Bend, reach and stand most of the day.

Mental requirements:  

• Able to read product labels and follow the directions.  
• Read and speak English.  
• Handle hostile or emotionally upset residents, staff, family members etc. 
• Able to work with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Experience:  

• Prefer hotel or health care experience, will train