Housekeeper

Position SummaryPerforms housekeeping and cleaning activities within well established guidelines and assigned areas and shift(s) to ensure that quality standards, safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met. The housekeeper is responsible for satisfactory and timely completion of assigned cleaning area according to schedule. Reports equipment/cleaning product needs and or malfunctions to supervisor in a timely fashion. The housekeeper performs a variety of tasks, such as dust mopping and damp mopping floors in all areas including entry ways, corridors, etc. Is responsible for the safe and proper mixing and use of cleaning solutions and adheres to all safety precautions. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms including sinks, tubs, floors and commodes. Is responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitizing of patient room furniture, as well as sitting room and dining room furniture. Removes and disposes of trash and relieves laundry staff as needed and performs all other related duties as assigned. Represents company in a positive manner; is able to follow oral instructions, is pleasant, tactful and courteous and cooperative with supervisor, co-workers and client staff.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClean RoomsClean floors in residents' rooms: Dry mops, wet mops, sweeps and disinfects; pulls dresser and moves furniture while dust mopping and damp mopping. Places mop in wringer, and bends knees and waist to apply pressure on wringer handle. Changes water in 15 gallon bucket every 2 to 3 rooms. Lifts ringer out of bucket; lifts bucket 2 to 3 ft off the ground and empties contaminated water into slop sink.Cleans bathrooms in residents' rooms: Cleans and disinfects sinks, mirrors, pipes; the commode tank, bowl and base; then all fixtures, floors, and walls as directed. Washes mirrors. Replenishes bathroom supplies.Cleans horizontal surfaces. Cleans movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures: Dusts spot cleans or washes, disinfects when necessary, polishes where required. This includes but is not limited to the cleaning of ledges, shelves, vents, etc. in resident rooms.Cleans all horizontal surfaces daily or as required, removing dust, dirt, or greasy film, using disinfectants where necessary such as in resident care areas, etc.Cleans vertical surfaces: Dusts spot cleans or washes, disinfects when necessary, polishes where required all walls and other vertical surfaces in resident rooms.Cleans walls, windows, doors, and ceilings: Spot cleans between washings, washes, disinfects when necessary. Walls and ceilings and ceiling fixtures are cleaned as scheduled.Complete Room Cleaning1 room per day:Removes mattress, raises frame and disinfects entire bed and frame.Empties and disinfects cabinets, dressers, etc.Trash pick-upEmpties and cleans ashtrays. Empties, cleans and relines wastebaskets and places bags in receptacle to be transported to dumpster. Checks rooms again and empties trash as needed while cleaning individual rooms.Discharge cleaningPerforms terminal cleaning duties according to established procedure 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.All remaining jobsCleans common area restrooms as assigned.Cleans and disinfects wheelchairs as necessary and assignedCleans entrances and exitsStraightens or rearranges furniture as directedInspects furnishings for wear and defects and reports to supervisorChanges light bulbs as necessaryWater flowers if necessaryAll other duties as assignedSafety and OtherReports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to supervisorReports supply and equipment needs to supervisor for replenishingMaintains equipment used in performing dutiesRelieves laundry personnel as scheduled or on a PRN basisAll other duties as assignedCustomer ServiceEnsures that established sanitation and safety standards are maintainedInteracts appropriately with residents, client, other personnel, supervisor and the publicResponds to customer preferences, complies with industry and federal and state guidelines, and meets the needs of residents.Must respond to the paging system in a timely and appropriate mannerFollows infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times. Follows proper reporting, isolation and hand washing procedures/techniquesAll other duties as assigned.QualificationsA high school diploma or equivalent is preferredAbility to follow oral and written instructionsMust be able to be at work on time.Must be able to read, write and speak English as to be understood effectively by another individualAbility to recognize hazards and follow appropriate protective equipment measures, read and understand MSDS sheets, and communicate with coworkers as to suchPersonal cleanlinessPleasant, tactful, courteousAbility to cooperate with other employeesWillingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basisMust 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 all in-servicesMust provide a criminal background checkKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDegree level*/Area: High School Diploma or equivalent and some housekeeping experience preferred. Ability to understand oral instructions and ability to be trained required.Certificates: NoneLicenses: None, but must be able to meet attendance requirements.Ability to understand and place into action basic infection control proceduresThe ability to handle and mix chemicals safely and properlyKnowledge of environmental services program requirements following initial trainingKnowledge of and ability to use all department equipmentWritten (preferred) and oral (required) communication skillsAbility to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the publicComputer software (please specify): NoneMachine operation (please specify) Special training: please refer to training manual Copier, fax, calculator, pager; Standard industrial housekeeping And laundry equipmentOther: (please specify): knowledge of departments Scientific training (please specify) And functions; must be fluent in English Reading, writing, and speaking Must possess basic math skillsGood communication and interpersonal skillsGood client/customer service and organizational skillsAbility to prioritize multiple tasksAbility to work effectively with a teamAbility to work independently as needed to support the group effortAbility to exercise independent judgementMental Demands and OtherMental demands and other factors important to successful performance of job tasks? (Mental demands are not only learned mental skills, but also conditions that call for mental discipline) (check all that apply)_x_ Reading _x_ Verbal communications skills _x_ Written communication skills_x_ Detailed work _x_ Stress - people, deadlines _x_ Customer/employee contact_x_ Confidentiality _x_ Multiple concurrent tasks _x_ Frequent interruptions_x_ Problem solvingBilingual _x_ Interpersonal skills_x_ Analytical ability _x_ Dexterity _x_ Time Management skills_x_ Other: Social perceptivenessWorking EnvironmentThe work is performed in a well-lit and well-ventilated facility on varying shifts with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities and abilities. The noise level is usually moderately quiet, except for when operating equipment. Exposed to physical and emotional disabilities of the aged, which may include combative residents. Exposed to odors. Must be on constant alert for possible injuries to patients. Must be able to work around food and/or cleaning products. Exposures to infectious diseases are possible. Employees who are immune-suppressed should be aware of the potential hazards.Physical SpecificationsJob DemandCheck If applyPercent of timeOther Job InformationFrequent - Occasional - Rarely, to perform...Standing/WalkingX95%95% of the housekeeper's job is performed while standing and walkingSittingX5%5% of the housekeeper's time is spent sitting - on breaks and at lunchtimeLiftingX15%1 lb bags of trash and buckets of water; min. of 40 times/day, max. wt. 30lbsCarryingX15%1 lb bags of trash and buckets of water; min of 40 times/day, max. wt. 30lbsPushingX10%Furniture, trash or linen hamper; max wt. of 50lbsPullingX6%Furniture, trash or linen hamper; max wt. of 50lbsClimbingX1%On step ladder to hang drapes or do high dusting. May be more often if facility is more than one story (stairs)BalancingX1%Stooping/Squatting/CrouchingX11%To clean commodes, and dust & polish, etc.KneelingX1%ReachingX10%HandlingX10%BendingX10%Performed frequently while crouching, squatting and stooping to clean commodes, and dust and polish, etc.TwistingX10%While mopping, etc.Exposure SpecificationsJob DemandCheck if applyJob DemandCheck if applyOrganic solventsXNoiseXDangerous, moving machineryXSolitary WorkXToxic conditionsXWork at rapid paceX at timesPoor ventilationOTHER: noisy during equipment operationTemperature Variance Fromtodegrees Fahrenheit-Audio/VisualJob DemandCheck if applyJob DemandCheck if applySightXColor VisionXNear VisionXFar VisionXDepth PerceptionXPeripheral VisionXSpeakingXHearingXAbility to adjust focusX-Other:IssueCheck if applyDescribeAccess to CONFIDENTIAL informationXPatient condition, roomsAccess/handle Company funds-Ability to communicate fluently in EnglishXTo communicate w/ residents, coworkers, client, read SDS, etc.DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and/or responsibilities. Management has the exclusive right to alter the shift or scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.