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.
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
Revision Date: 03/01/14
- 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
PHYSICAL CAPAClTIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
- Must be able to bend, squat, pull, stoop and push up to 50 pounds.