What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Must be experienced at cleaning with a keen eye for details
· Maintains a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas
· Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times
· Removal of trash & soiled linens
· Keeping the resident’s environment clean at all times
· Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors, dusting furniture, emptying trash, clean and disinfect showers and bathrooms
· Assist with laundry when needed
· Reports equipment/cleaning product needs and or malfunctions to supervisor
· Follows infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times.
· Follow proper reporting, isolation and handwashing procedures/techniques
· Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary
· Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies
· Report all accidents/ incidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
· Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent
· 1 or more years’ experience in housekeeping duties in a long-term health care setting
