Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the daily activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, and/or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

Housekeeping Functions

1. Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
2. Coordinate daily floor care services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
3. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
4. Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
5. Dispose of refuse and personal protective equipment in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
6. Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets. Put supplies away when order comes to appropriate closet.
7. Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested, including furniture moving.
8. Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day. Perform daily housekeeping functions and tasks as assigned including floor care/extracting functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, and follow instructions.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

Prefer floor care experience.

Licensing/Certifications

None.

Physical Requirements

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others in the work place will not be considered qualified for employment if physical requirements cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions including standing and sitting. To meet residents’ needs, all positions require the ability to move freely through the building. Other physical demands are required as described below.

Equipment and Tools

List equipment and tools operated and the frequency of use:

(Those that cannot be delegated to a co-worker.)

Facility Vehicles: Equipment: Computer and personal communication devices

Tools: Housekeeping equipment and supplies Other:

Working Conditions

Check which working conditions the employee is subject to:

Physical Conditions:

Extreme temperatures Noise Wet and/or humid Vibration

Workplace Hazards:

XBlood, body fluids and/or infectious disease  X Hot Water Mechanical Electrical

X Chemical Gasses Other___________