HOUSEKEEPER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Housekeeper DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping

POSITION;

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:

- Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures

- Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident

- Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following:

Tub/Shower rooms

- Offices

- Kitchen

- Day rooms

- Activity rooms

- Halls and lobby

- Utility rooms

- Nurses stations

- Linen areas

- Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas

- Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public

- Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility

- Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use

- Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor

- Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor

- Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so

- React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations

- Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required

JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Demonstrate 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

- Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use ofresident and facility property

- Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance

- Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department

- Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting

- Dependability

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/REOUIREMENTS:

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:

- 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:

- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

- Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.

Communication Skills:

- Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.

- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.