Housekeeper, Per Diem

Housekeeper / Aide

The Housekeeper / Aide provides cleaning services to provide a safe, sanitary, comfortable and homelike environment for residents, staff and the public. Housekeeping services provided are maintained in accordance with facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations to maintain an environment that enhances the quality of life for residents.

Work experience requirements include prior experience in a nursing home environment with general housekeeping, floor care, heavy environmental cleaning. Freedom from illegal use of drugs. Freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace, and during work hours. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position. Utilizes effective time management skills.

Education and / or Experience : Prior housekeeping experience in an Long Term Care or Hospitality setting preferred.

Language Skills : Ability to communicate and read in English. Reasoning Ability : Must demonstrate reasoning skills to problem solve issues for customer satisfaction and report issues forward timely for fast resolution.

Minimum Job Skills Requirements :

• Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission, vision and philosophy for a home like environment for our residents.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
• Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions.
• Able effectively to communicate with the staff members and residents through verbal and / or written means.
• Knowledge of emergency disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in care of emergency.
• Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of emergency.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks / responsibilities and complete duties / projects with allotted time.
• Able to respond productively and to handle additional tasks / projects as assigned.
• Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posting specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others.
• Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned resident rooms, bathroom and common areas daily according to facility procedures.
• Respects resident's privacy and preferences about room arrangement, personal items. Knocks before entering resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Cleans walls, ceilings, windows, mirrors, and waxes floors according to department procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies out of reach of residents at all times, while cleaning in their rooms.
• Assure chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept in locked closets at all times.
• Disposes of trash and waste, including bio-hazardous waste and other materials that require special handling, only in accord with facility policies and procedures.
• Post signs indicating a safety hazard any time housekeeping activities pose environmental hazards to staff, residents, visitors or others in the facility.
• Use personal protective equipment when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous body fluids and all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with all safety instructions and procedures when using chemical substances. Refers to labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for instructions.
• Keeps all chemicals and cleaning supplies in their original containers. Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling techniques.
• Monitors and reports all evidence of rodents and pests to supervisor.

Education Requirements : High School graduate or GED