JOB DESCRIPTION
Housekeeper DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping
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.
FLSA STATUS; Non-Exempt
ESSF.NTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures
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Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident
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Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following:
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Tub/Shower rooms
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Offices
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Kitchen
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Day rooms
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Activity rooms
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Halls and lobby
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Utility rooms
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Nurses stations
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Linen areas
- Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas
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Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public
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Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
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Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use
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Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor
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Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor
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Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so
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React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
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Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required
JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
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Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information
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Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use ofresident and facility property
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Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance
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Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department
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Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting
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Dependability
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Other duties as assigned
Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred
License:
Work Experience:
None Required
Housekeeping experience in a long term care facility or as a housekeeper in an institutional setting preferred.
Language Skills:
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Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
Mathematical Skills:
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Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
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Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
Communication Skills:
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Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
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Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.
