Housekeeper - Full-Time - Jobs

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Housekeeper performs various cleaning tasks to ensure the cleanliness of the facility including but not limited to resident rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, hallways, common areas and offices. The tasks include but not limited to mopping, vacuuming, scrubbings, sweeping, dusting, polishing and buffing. The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains resident confidentiality at all times. Essential Job/Physical Requirements: The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility.
• Other Physical Considerations
• Carry over 50 lbs: Rarely
• Grasping: Constantly
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Charge Nurse on Duty.
• Torquing: Frequently
• Empty and clean trashcans and barrels.
• Primary Physical Requirements:
• Clean dining areas after meals and special events.
• Required to strip and wax floors according to schedule.
• Hand Manipulation:
• 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.
• Assure compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Handling: Constantly
• Reach below shoulder height: Constantly
• Dust ceilings, vents, lights and other high areas regularly.
• Clean mirrors and windows.
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Constantly
• Push/Pull: Constantly
• Reach above should height: Constantly
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Clean mattresses and beds according to schedule, flip mattresses if needed.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely
• Clean bathrooms including sinks, toilets, grab bars, floors walls and showers.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Regular worksite attendance.
• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Reach at shoulder height: Constantly
• Sweeps and mops tile and linoleum floors.
• Clean all common areas, employee break rooms, visitor toilets, sinks, hallways and handrails.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly
• Lift over 50 lbs: Rarely
• Fingering: Frequently
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility.
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Move furniture to ensure cleanliness.
• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.
• Carry up to 10 lbs: Constantly
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Vacuum resident rooms, halls and common areas with carpeting.
• At least two year’s housekeeping experience required.
• Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing are all required.