What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Journey?
Essential Job Functions
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
- Carries out all cleaning duties as directed by the Maintenance Director according to required department policies and procedures.
- Ensures that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
- Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
- Ensures all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reports any defect to the Maintenance Director.
- Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
- Adheres to infection control policies at all times.
- Adheres to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Ensures all necessary documentation is completed daily.
- Carries out other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust-mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in rooms and bathrooms.
- Operates environmental services equipment (e.g., vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, shampooers, etc.).
- Mops rooms, halls and other areas; shampoos rugs and furniture.
- Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, door frames and other high surfaces.
- Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags and containers.
- Moves furniture and other heavy objects as required.
- Performs terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
- Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms.
- Makes supply packs for departments and puts linen stacks in linen closets for distribution. Takes supply requests and delivers them.
- Delivers linen to departments according to pre-established par levels and schedules.
- Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other cleaning duties as assigned.
- Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.
- Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
- Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
- Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice and abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.