What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Aide position at Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Emporia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Emporia, VA, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.
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Competitive Wages
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
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NOW HIRING: Housekeeping Aide
Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the Housekeeper plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and housekeeping services to all Residents in the facility. The Housekeeper is responsible maintaining environmental and infection control standards by performing a variety of general cleaning tasks.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Cleans and sanitizes Resident rooms, offices, hallways and other areas inside the facility as well as outside and the entire property.
- Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, doorframes and other high areas using a ladder.
- Performs terminal cleaning procedures of Resident rooms and prepares rooms for new occupants; follows isolations procedures when cleaning isolation rooms.
- Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
- Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to the supervisor.
- Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents/residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
- Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
- . Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education and Experience
- One year experience in a housekeeping role.