What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at Goldwater Care Peoria Heights?
The primary purpose of the Housekeeper is perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility.
Benefits Offered (full-time):
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k following 6 months of service
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical
- Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may be
- Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or residential areas
- Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures etc.
- Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting etc.
- Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner
- Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
- Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies
- Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience preferred; must be over the age of 18.