Housekeeper

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by providing a clean and safe environment in all resident rooms and public spaces for the benefit of residents, visitors and staff

Housekeeping Functions

• Performs cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces
• Removes and stores refuse such as recyclables, hazardous waste, ordinary refuse
• Washes interior windows
• Utilizes appropriate procedures, equipment, and chemicals according to infection control standards
• Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines
• Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• Reports any equipment malfunction to the Maintenance Director

Personnel Functions

• Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect of residents per facility policy
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel
• Completes assigned training in a timely manner
• Learns and follows fire and other work safety policies
• Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting, including but not limited to theft, battery, assault
• Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day
• Follows all facility policies and procedures
• Follows the direction of the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing
• Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law
• Performs other duties as qualified for and as directed