HOUSEKEEPER

- 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 of resident 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 **PHYSICAL Capacities:** (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) - Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. - Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. - Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination. - Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. - Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. - Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching. - Must be able to bend, squat, pull, stoop and push up to 50 pounds. Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred License: None Required Work Experience: 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.