Job Description

Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant

Reports To: Director of Housekeeping & Laundry

Status: Non-Exempt

Positions Summary:

A Housekeeping Assistant is selected to perform cleaning tasks in order to maintain a clean and sanitary facility.

The housekeeper must be trained or experienced in the proper cleaning methods in accordance with the health and sanitation code requirements of the State and/or local authorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The building and all its parts and facilities shall be kept in clean, neat

and attractive. The safety and comfort of residents shall be the first

consideration. All walls, floors, ceilings, windows and fixtures shall be

kept clean. Interior walls and floors shall be of a character to permi

t frequent and easy cleaning. The facility shall be kept free of

unnecessary accumulations of personal possessions, boxes, trunks,

suitcases, papers, unused furniture, bed clothing, linens, bric-a-brac

and similar items. Patient’s rooms will be cleaned daily. Pull furniture

out, as needed and dust all furniture. Dry and wet mop all floors

. Clean mirrors, bed frames, walls of rooms and hallways, including

trim along the bottom of walls and handrails. Patient bathrooms will

be cleaned twice daily. Clean sink, bathtub, and commode Wipe all

tile down, polish all fixtures and chrome, sweep and wet mop all

floors, and clean mirrors. Leave two rolls of toilet tissue in each

bathroom, replace soap and towels as needed. All patient bathrooms

should be thoroughly cleaned each day before 9:00 am and spot

cleaned twice thereafter. Dining rooms will be cleaned daily. Clean

tables with damp cloth, wipe down all tables and chairs. Keep food

cabinets clean in kitchen and dining areas. Floor must be swept and

mopped after breakfast and lunch. Replace tablecloths in dining area

during non-mealtimes. Nurses’ stations will be cleaned daily. Clean

nurses station sinks and counter tops. Clean nurses’ bathroom to

include the commode, sink, and mirror. Clean nurses’ kitchen to

include food cabinets and counter top. All floors are to be swept and

mopped daily. Living rooms will be cleaned daily. Dust all furniture,

wipe down chairs as needed. Keep television screens clean. Patient

moves. Responsible for transferring the resident’s belongings when resident is being transferred within your wing or off your wing.

Responsible for the cleaning of the unit in a normal discharge

manner. Empty and clean all wastebaskets. All paper towel

dispensers and toilet paper dispensers are to be checked and filled

daily. Follows the Compliance Plan of Medicare/Medicaid Fraud and

Abuse policy

Required Competencies:

QUALITY & PRODUCTIVITY

Provides high quality services, processes and programs while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and

enhance the facility. Meets or exceeds goals and objectives and consistently engages in productive work effort

requiring, minimal direction from manager.

PROFESSIONALISM

Demonstrates self-control by maintaining composure in difficult situations; deals calmly and effectively with

stressful situations. Projects a professional image of oneself and the organization and demonstrates a positive

attitude towards work and the organization.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Demonstrates commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions.

COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK

Supports a positive team environment in which employees participate, respect and cooperate with each other to

achieve desired results. Builds and sustains cooperative working relationships and demonstrates a positive attitude

in work assignments and interaction with others.

COMMUNICATION

Expresses self in a knowledgeable, coherent, and professional manner. Works to resolve conflict and promotes an

open and honest environment for feedback and constructive criticism.

LEADERSHIP

Provides direction and motivation and sets an example through open communication and modeling best practices.

Provides appropriate advice, on- going feedback, support and resources to improve effectiveness of individuals and

departments.