Housekeeping Assistant

PURPOSEThis position is responsible for the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways.RESPONSIBLE TO:Housekeeping SupervisorQUALIFICATIONS:Must be able to read and understand Standard English.Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families, fellow employees and visitors.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Able to be on feet 7-8 hours a dayAble to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb, depending on jobAble to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequentlyAble to lift 50 to 75 pounds occasionallyAble to move heavy (75 to 100 pound) furniture occasionallyAble to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilityAble to work with standard cleaning chemicalsDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:Clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showersEmpty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the centerClean patient rooms, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneathClean hallways, sweeping up debris, mopping, stripping and buffing following company and center policies and proceduresClean walls, furniture and equipment, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitorsWork safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agentsFollow established cleaning schedulesOther duties which may be assigned from time to timeNational HealthCare Corporationis 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.TheNHCenvironment 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 atnhccare.com/careersWe look forward to talking with youEOE