Housekeeping Attendant
Position Summary:
Job Description
The ideal Housekeeping Attendant candidate is energetic, organized and has strong multitasking abilities.
Housekeeping Attendants should be committed to learning and complying with OSHA standards for nursing homes.
The Housekeeping Attendant position requires a candidate that is quick to learn and has exceptional customer service skills.
Candidates should be able and willing to help in any area of the housekeeping or laundry department as needed.
This position will report to the Director of Housekeeping and Laundry and by applying for the position you recognize that nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time.
You may be asked to help in other areas of the building as needed for the optimal performance of your building/department and the well-being of our residents.
Essential Job Functions as a Housekeeping Aide you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to:
- Complete daily cleaning schedule in accordance with facility policy.
- Assist with laundry duties
- Floor Tech- stripping, waxing, buffing
- Follow and perform infection control procedures.
- Ensure all safety measures are used when housekeeping duties are being performed (e.g. wet floor signs, chemicals are secured and labeled, etc.)
- Report/Restock any supplies that need to be replenished.
- Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment.
- Identify and report any equipment malfunction to supervisor.
- Report all unsafe conditions, defective equipment, and maintenance repairs to supervisor.
- Attend in-service training programs for housekeeping employees.
- Observe infection control procedures related to the Housekeeping Department.
- Follow OSHA regulations as they pertain to the Housekeeping Department. .
- Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
Job Qualifications for a Housekeeping Attendant
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to read, speak and understand English
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals may be required to:
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities
- Proper lifting techniques, ability to read computer screens and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required
- Must be able to lift 35 – 50 pounds. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
- Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
