Housekeepers

1.) Full-time positions - 5 days per week with alternating weekends

2.) Part-time positions - up to (7) days within a two-week period. Weekend hours and weekday hours will be assigned

Position Summary :                 Must fulfill the goals and objectives of the nursing home in regard to resident rights, care and in the general working philosophy of the Housekeeping and Laundry Department, as well as serve to reflect professionally the mission statement of the facility.

Position Reports To :              Housekeeping Manager

Position Description :             The   primary purpose of the job position is to clean and maintain the facility environment and equipment, and maintain quality housekeeping services throughout the facility, to assure that a successful housekeeping program is maintained at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Maintain the delivery of quality Housekeeping services.

• Receives and follows housekeeping schedule instructions as assigned. (e)
• Performs specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments. (e)
• Cleans / polishes furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating / cooling units, etc. in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed. (e)
• Cleans and washes, sanitizes; and / or polishes bathroom fixtures. Ensures that watermarks are removed from fixtures
• Cleans windows / mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance / exit ways. (e)
• Cleans floors to Include sweeping, dusting damp / wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE : Ensure that appropriate caution / safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.) (e)
• Cleans carpets, to include vacuuming and shampooing. (e)
• Cleans walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. (e)
• Removes dirt, dust grease, film, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning / disinfecting solutions. (e)
• Cleans hallways, stairways and elevators- (e)
• Discards waste / trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner. (e)
• Ensures that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the workday. (e)
• Discards infectious wastes into appropriate containers. (e)
• Cleans vacant rooms as assigned.
• Performs isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures. (e)
• Performs unscheduled Housekeeping tasks as directed.
• Ensures Housekeeping supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary. (e)
• Keeps immediate supervisor informed of supply needs. (e)
• Ensures that the facility and Its equipment is properly maintained for resident safety, comfort and convenience. (e)
• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible. (e)
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies (e)
• Assists others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested. (e)

Compliance with Facility and Departmental specific policies and procedures .

Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety and security programs and activities.

Participate In mandatory in-service and Job training programs

Other related duties and activities as may become necessary or as directed by the

Housekeeping Supervisor or designee .

Job Conduct :

Job Competency :

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Benefits :

‘Note that the “e’ Indicate. The essential functions of the Job that must be satisfactorily met with or without Accommodation

If interested please email your resume to john.smith@northbrookbhh.com