Nursing Home Housekeeper

GENERAL PURPOSE:Performs housekeeping and cleaning activities within well established guidelines and assigned areas.QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, Experience, and AbilitiesMust be able to read, write, and speak English as to be understood effectively by another individualPersonal cleanlinessPleasant, tactful, courteousAbility to follow oral directionsAbility to cooperate with other employeesWillingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous b Perform tasks despite frequent interruptionsPhysically healthy and strong enough to perform dutiesEconomical use of supplies, care and use of equipmentAny satisfactory combination of education, training, experience, or abilities in a related fieldMust be able to accomplish all responsibilities without supervision or other employee assistance after the training period is completed, and do so without injury to oneself or other individualsMust be able to fully understand and complete Dementia In-ServiceMAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.,) as outlined for housekeeping departmenCleans assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.Cleans floors: Dry mops, wet mops, sweeps, waxes, buffs, disinfects where and when necessary. Performs emergency housekeeping where accidents occur.Cleans movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures: Dusts, spot cleans or washes, disinfects when necessary, polishes where required. This includes the cleaning of ledges, shelves, vents, Empties and cleans ashtrays. Empties, cleans and relines wastebaskets. Straightens or rearranges furniture as directed. Inspects furnishings for wear and defects and reports to Director of Housekeeping.Cleans bathroom (resident, private): Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, and walls as directed. Washes windows and mirror Replenishes bathroom supplies.Cleans walls, windows, doors, and ceilings: Spot cleans between washings, washes, disinfects when necessary. Walls and ceilings and ceiling fixtures are cleaned as scheduled.Cleans entrances and exits: Cleans as directed above for floors and walls.Cleans all horizontal surfaces daily or as required, removing dust, dirt, or greasy film, using disinfectants where necessary such as in resident care arePerforms terminal cleaning duties according to established procedure (see nursing procedure manual) in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred and prepares room for new occupant.Performs cleaning duties in isolation units when resident is transferred, according to established procedure (see nursing procedure manual).Removes for cleaning and re-hangs curtains, drapes, and divider Changes light bulbs. Removes waste and disposes of waste and trash. Waters. Flowers. Sends soiled linens to laundry.Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to supervisor.Reports supply and equipment needs to Director of Housekeeping for replenishing.Compliant with all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.Compliant with Residents' Rights.Follows the facility policies with regards to hiring, orientation, and department specific procedures.Maintains equipment used in performing duRelieves laundress as scheduled or on a PRN basis.Other duties as assigned.Other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Physical, EmotionalStrenuous physical activity involved (walking, standing, lifting).Must be able to lift 50 pounds; stretch arms above head; bend to clean under furniture. On feet most of workday.Pushes, pulls, lifts, cleaning equipment and supplies.May stand on chair or small stepladder to reach high places. Exposed irregularly to infection when entering resident rooms.Subject to reactions from heavy dust, housekeeping and disinfecting solutions. Subject to falls from ladders and slipping on wet floors.All work areas have good lighting and ventilation.Must be on constant alert for possible injuries to patients. Exposed to odors.Exposed to physical and emotional disabilities of the aged, which may include combative residents.Exposures to infectious diseases are possible. Employees who are immuno- suppressed should be aware of the potential hazards.Equipment/MachinesEquipment Used: Usual cleaning equipment including but not limited to floor buffers, various vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning machines, and plus institutional laundry equipment.