Housekeeper - Empowerment through personal mission alignment

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to haveemployees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness,contributing to efficiencies, streamliningprocesses, beingdependable,sparking creativity or something else,the demonstration ofHOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongsideour valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcareorthoseembracingthe next chapter of their lives.Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for the day-to-day cleaning activities in resident and patient homes, patient rooms, common areas, and administrative offices within the life plan community in accordance with the company standards and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that patient homes and / or the life plan community are maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Operations Management - 75%

Dusts furniture, tables, window ledges, lights, beds, high pipes, and other dusting.

Empties and cleans waste cans and replaces liners in waste cans if present.

Cleans and polishes tables, fixtures, furnishings, and woodwork.

Cleans, washes, and disinfects bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and floors, and polishes chrome bathroom fixtures.

Cleans windows and mirrors in bathrooms, entrance / exit ways, patio doors, etc.

Cleans all floors and baseboards by disinfecting, sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, waxing, buffing, etc.

Vacuums carpets and carpeted stairways.

Cleans walls and ceilings by wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, etc.

Ensures that work area are clean (i.e. cart, car, and / or closet for supplies) and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are in proper working order.

Ensures that an adequate supply of housekeeping and cleaning supplies are maintained.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 10%

Ensures that established quality assurance, infection control, and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.

For community employees, reports any damage or repairs to facilities, supplies, or equipment needing done to the supervisor.

Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.

Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Customer Relations and Service Delivery - 10%

Listens and responds to resident, patient, and staff member needs.

Honors resident and patient personal and property rights when performing housekeeping duties.

Administration and Reporting - 5%

Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and / or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Tenth grade education required.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

One year of housekeeping experience preferred. On-the-job training provided.

Knowledge of cleaning and general housekeeping methods and equipment preferred.

Knowledge with care of various types of floors and the respective appropriate cleaning materials and equipment to use preferred.

Other Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

Sitting - Up to 1 hour / day

Standing - Up to 8 hours / day

Walking - Up to 8 hours / day

Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents / patients or equipment / supplies - Up to 50 pounds

Driving - Up to 3 hours / day

Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled

Subject to residents / patients with various disease processes - Occasional

Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts - Work day

May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day

Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I