Housekeeper

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITIONThe primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.JOB FUNCTIONSEvery effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that they are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRiskCategoryADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONSAssure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.3Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be.(NOTE: Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)2Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.3PERSONNELAttend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.3Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.2File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.3STAFF DEVELOPMENTAttend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.3SAFETY AND SANITATIONAssure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.2Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.2Coordinate routine terminal isolation procedures with nursing services.2Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.2Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.3Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.2Keep work/assignment area free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.2Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.2Follow Universal Precautions.2EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLYFollow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.2Assure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.2Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.3Report burned our light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical.3Assist others in lifting heaving equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.3Assure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies is maintained in utility/janitorial closets to perform daily tasks.3Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed.2HOUSEKEEPING SERVICESPerform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.2Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.2Empty and sanitize ash trays daily. (NOTE: Ash trays must be empties into appropriate metal containers with self-closing cover devices.)2Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.2Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Assure that water marks are removed from fixtures.2Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.2Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.2Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.2Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.2Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.2Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.2Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.2Clean vacant rooms as assigned.2RESIDENTS’ RIGHTSMaintain the confidentiality of resident information.3Honor the residents’ personal and property rights.3WORKING CONDITIONSWorks in all areas of the facility.Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule housekeeping activities.Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.Communicates with housekeeping personnel and other department personnel.Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, etc.May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.May be required to work on weekends and holidays.May be required to work on shifts other than the one hired.EDUCATIONMust possess, as a minimum, a 6th grade education.EXPERIENCENone required. On-the-job training.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSMust be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, for sanitation, order and safety.Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.Must functions independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and personnel.Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.Must e able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the work day.