Housekeeper

Housekeeping aide

Department: Housekeeping

Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor

W/H Class: Hourly

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this job position is to perform a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the center in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition.

Essential Job FunctionsResidents Rights

• Knows and respects patients’ rights
• Ensures protected health information is kept confidential
• Reports complaints made by patients to supervisor
• Reports all allegations of patient abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of patient property

Safety and Sanitation

• Follows established safety policies and procedures
• Observes safety needs of patients as indicated in care plan
• Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies when indicated and properly trained to use
• Demonstrates job-specific knowledge of fire and disaster preparedness during drills or actual situations

• Housekeeping Aide Responsibilities

• Performs all housekeeping/cleaning duties defined in the Housekeeping Manual including, but not limited to:
• Receives assignments from supervisor and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, handicap and visitors restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, etc.; Performs emergency housekeeping.
• Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and ceilings, as required; Scours and polishes water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures; Changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc. when soiled and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion; Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, window sills, etc.; Removes and re hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning when needed; Replenishes soap and towels in appropriate receptacles.
• Empties and cleans ashtrays and wastebaskets.
• Works jointly with maintenance department personnel to service floors, all patient rooms, baths, lounges, nurses’ stations, and offices, as assigned.
• Performs terminal cleaning duties according to established procedure in patient rooms when patient has been discharged or transferred and prepare rooms for new occupants.
• Performs cleaning duties in isolation units when patient is transferred according to established procedures (see Nursing Procedure Manual)
• Vacuums and shampoos all carpeting and rugs (has small rugs laundered).
• Maintains order in supply room by cleaning lockers and equipment and arranging supplies.
• Waters and cleans large plants in center.
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Physical Demands

• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, moving, and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; Exerting considerable force frequently, and/or intermediate force constantly to move objects and patients. Reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing, visual near acuity, bending, stooping and walking.

• Working Conditions

• Primarily inside and occasionally outside with contact with water, other liquids, and exposure to hazardous chemicals; Possible exposure to disagreeable conditions including odor and infection.

Principal Contacts

• Works with other housekeeping aides, elderly patients, families and other health care staff members.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE Provided
Daily Screening
Weekly Testing

Work Location: One location