Housekeeping Specialist

• Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth? *

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements :

You care.

Housekeeping Specialist Perks:

• Generous Bonuses

• Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary

• Health Benefits

The primary responsibility of your job position is to perform day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities . You are entrusted to follow established policies and procedures as directed by the Administrator, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.

• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

• Guarantee that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.

• Sweep, buff and mop all area floors.

• Dust and polish furniture or equipment.

• Vacuum carpets and drapery .

• Sanitize sinks, toilets, tubs and shower areas.

• Clean mirrors, lighting fixtures, doors, walls.

• Replenish paper products, hand soap products, and wastebasket liners.

• Remove trash/wash out trash receptacles on a regular basis.

• Maintain housekeeping cart and utility closets in sanitary and orderly condition.

• Replenish cart supplies at end of shift in preparation for next day's use.

• Inform supervisor of supply or equipment needs.

• Keeps storage areas locked with supplies properly stored according to established procedures.

• Report any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair, any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.

• Wash and sanitize resident room after resident discharge.

• May be required to strip beds and linens for washing.

• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace , mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.

• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning .

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information .

• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfectant solutions, etc

• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess , as a minimum, an 8 th grade education

• On-the-job training provided

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Works in all areas of the facility

• Moves intermittently during working hours

• Is subject to frequent interruptions

• 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 the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors

• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs

• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations