SUMMARY: Housekeeping personnel are employed to maintain the interior of buildings in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CLEANING
- Abide by the principles of good housekeeping and sanitation practices
- Follow and perform daily schedule of tasks/routine.
- Routinely clean surfaces such as furniture, floors, walls, ceilings, supply and exhaust grills and lighting fixtures, primarily in resident rooms and bathrooms.
- Performs essential Janitorial and laundry duties as needed.
- Maintain equipment in good working order at all times. Report any necessary repairs to the Unit Coordinator or Manager.
- Identify housekeeping equipment and supplies that need to be ordered.
- Mop heads shall be removable and changed at least daily.
- Report any dangerous conditions observed, including medications or weapons in rooms or any dangerous behaviors demonstrated by a resident.
- Report excessively dirty or malodorous rooms to Unit Coordinator.
- Service closets and storage areas will be kept clean and maintained.
- Use equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follow established safety procedures, use appropriate safeguards and observe common sense rules of safety in all on-the-job activities.
- Must have the ability to enter and exit the building maintaining resident safety.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REPORTING
This position will be located Santa Cruz, CA County.
This is an On-Call position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge, skill, or ability required to perform the job.
Education and/or Experience
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High School diploma or GED; one year mental health experience may be required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge
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Knowledge of requirements for providing care and supervision of residents.
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Knowledge and conformity to all applicable HIPAA, OSHA, state and local laws, rules and regulations including Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, Title 22.
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Knowledge of community services and resources and how to access them.
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Language Skills
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Read, speak write and understand English well enough to follow and share the regulations, requirements and communications for providing care to residents.
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Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, residents, customers, vendors and the general public with awareness of multi-cultural considerations.
Mathematical Skills
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Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages associated with completing the requirements of the position.
Reasoning Ability
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Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
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Competent in dealing with problems involving several variables in different situations.
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Other Skills and Abilities
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Adjust tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
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Maintain cooperative and professional working relationships.
Additional Requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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If required to drive, must be 21 and accepted by the Company’s vehicle insurance.
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Cleared by the Department of Justice and FBI prior to commencing work at the facility.
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TB clearance within the last 6 months and yearly thereafter. Pass a health screening.
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Maintain a valid First-Aid certification.
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May be required to serve on company committees.
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Able to answer telephone professionally, understandably, and with proper etiquette.
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Complete all annual training requirements as mandated by Community Care Licensing Division, Title 22 and Front St. policies.
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Attend mandated meetings and trainings; fulfill all coursework and training hours required.
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Complete coursework, training hours and pass the Medication Policies and Procedure Examination.
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Valid water safety certificate may be required for facilities with a resident-used pool.
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Work in a safe and acceptable manner, following established safety procedures.
Physical Demands: Must be met to successfully perform the essential job functions.
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Regularly required to talk, hear, and sit, stand for extended periods of time.
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Frequently required to cook and clean, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, lift up to 25 pounds, and may occasionally be required to kneel, crouch or crawl.
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Be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks per Title 22 and other applicable regulation.
Work Environments: Employee may encounter while performing essential job functions.
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Noise level is usually low to moderate.
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Possible contact with hazardous and caustic household cleaning chemicals.
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The actions of clients may be unpredictable. Staff may be verbally assaulted and at times may be physically injured.
For additional information about Front St. Inc. online at www.frontst.com.
