Housekeeping

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to ensure the highest quality of resident care available and establish a positive reputation in the community while delivering on the Eduro HealthCare Values of wellness, compassion, customer experience and company results. This position is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Adherence to Policies
Must show courtesy and respect to other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, the general public, etc.
Abide by Eduro HealthCares drug and alcohol policy.
Maintain good personal hygiene and dress and groom appropriately.
Report on time as scheduled and follow all company policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings and in-service sessions.
Become thoroughly familiar with emergency procedures.
Must be able to perform duties in a timely fashion, and within the prescribed sequences and schedules.
Must be cooperative with other departments and be courteous and respectful in dealing with them at all times.
Participate in and respond professionally to surveys (inspections) conducted by government agencies.

CLEANING DUTIES include
All cleaning must be done according to sanitation procedures, safety precautions, infection control, and universal precautions.
o It is the responsibility of the housekeeping staff to clean the following areas: patient rooms, hallways, offices, family room, nurses stations, patios, main lobby, treatment rooms, laundry room and storage, employee break areas rooms, physical therapy room, activity room, library, study, shower/hydrotherapy rooms, kitchen, boiler rooms, telephone areas, stairs, elevators, entrances, utility rooms, oxygen rooms, etc.
Cleaning responsibilities include the following:
o Sweep, mop, wax, polish floors or vacuum and shampoo, deodorize carpets, and assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
o Clean nightstands, tables, counter tops, room heating/cooling units, etc.
o Dust televisions, beds, window sills, furniture, etc.
o Clean windows, window coverings, cubicle curtains, etc.
o Clean walls, tile surfaces, ceilings, baseboards, etc.
o Empty garbage throughout facility.
o Clean toilets, ensuring all enamel (inside and out) is thoroughly wiped. Clean sinks, mirrors, floor, walls, etc.
o Refill dispensers (soap, paper towel, toilet paper, etc.)
o Clean appliances and equipment, as needed, including fireplace (when applicable), pillars, lockers, telephones, copy machines, etc.
o Clean and arrange shelves in rooms, storage areas, etc.
o Dust and polish furniture, lamps, knickknacks, art work, etc.
o Clean mirrors, doors, windows, etc.
o Clean ashtrays, supply carts, etc.
o Sweep porch and clean patio furniture.
o Wash tables and chairs.
o Clean smoke alarms.
o Clean offices Monday through Friday (when applicable).
o High dusting, including vents
o Vacuum around the edges and under furniture.
o Spot clean carpet as necessary
o Clean and sanitize bathroom cabinets.
Perform terminal cleaning procedures.
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor.
Report all accidents immediately.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of all areas. Must perform regular inspections of resident rooms for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.

Patient Care
Be personally involved with all aspects of resident care to the extent necessary to assess its quality.
Respect all resident rights, including the confidentiality of resident care information.
Report immediately to the proper legal authorities if you have reason to believe a resident has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused, or been a victim of theft of their personal property.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, cheerfulness, enthusiasm, and love, giving the resident the quality of service you would want to receive personally. Reflect the four core values of Eduro HealthCare.