Housekeeper DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping

POSITION;

The Housekeeper is responsible to keep the physical environment of the facility clean on a daily basis in accordance with

established schedules and procedures.

REPORTING:

This position is responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

FLSA STATUS;           Non-Exempt

ESSF.NTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures

• Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident

• Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following:

  • Tub/Shower rooms
  • Offices
  • Kitchen
  • Day rooms
  • Activity rooms
  • Halls and lobby
  • Utility rooms
  • Nurses stations
  • Linen areas

• Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas

• Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public

• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility

• Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use

• Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor

• Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor

• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so

• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations

• Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required

JOB****FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use ofresident and facility property
• Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department
• Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting
• Dependability
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REOUIREMENTS:

***Education:***High School graduate or equivalent preferred

License:

Work Experience:

None Required

Housekeeping experience in a long term care facility or as a housekeeper in an institutional setting preferred.

LanguageSkills:

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

MathematicalSkills:

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.

CommunicationSkills:

• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.